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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man, 68-year-old James Sandall, was killed in a traffic collision near the Vernita Bridge Friday morning when his 2018 Chevrolet Corvette struck a 1989 GMC Sierra — his passenger and the Sierra driver were injured and taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center while investigators ruled out drugs or alcohol. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 37-year-old man died after being shot at 1:06 a.m. Saturday at an apartment on North Fourth Street in Yakima—police attempted lifesaving efforts and detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are investigating the homicide. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ National Travel and Tourism Week highlighted that visitors spent $411 million in 2024, supporting 5,175 jobs and nearly $53 million in taxes for our community—tourism helps pay for services like public safety, roads, parks, and education. However, rising travel costs and federal policy changes may drop international visits while domestic travel could grow in the coming months. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, the Yakama Nation, WDFW, Kittitas County and Kittitas Reclamation District celebrated acquiring the 3600 acre Springwood Ranch near Thorp from the Trust for Public Land for a $24 million reimbursement. The land will support a future water reservoir under the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan — a project that will see 1100 acres co-managed by the Yakama Nation and a $20.8 million feasibility study set to finish around 2027. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Before the Mother's Day market at the corner of Summitview & Tenth Avenue, Yakima Health District held a seminar to show potential street food vendors how to navigate the permitting process and set up safe food stations. Local food inspectors and sample vendors led mock inspections and hands-on walkthroughs to help the 30 participants learn the proper practices. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ White House Cafe B&B is a bed and breakfast at 3602 Kern Rd in Yakima that hides a small English garden cafe on its patio—giving visitors a quiet taste of the countryside. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch every day and is a local favorite for its large lunch boxes and cozy charm, while rooms start at $252 a night. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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Alpine Bloom Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Mickey's Pub — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity while enjoying food and drinks at this guided painting session.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
3 PM – 12 AM — Uptown Yakima — Ticket purchase required — Explore historic landmarks and engage in fun challenges with friends during a thrilling scavenger hunt.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Yakima
3 PM – 12 AM — 27 N Front St, Yakima, WA — Ticket purchase required — Explore Yakima's historic sites in a fun-filled self-guided scavenger hunt.
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