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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Boys and Girls Club returns to Yakima after nearly ten years, reopening on May 20 — local youth now gain access to its programs and services. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Yakima Health District and community partners host free bilingual food safety workshops for local vendors to meet inspection standards this summer. The sessions are on June 3 at Rotary Pavilion and on June 10 at Nuestra Casa in Sunnyside. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Kami, an 11-year-old who overcame heart challenges with local open-heart surgery and therapy, is honored as this month's Miracle Child in Yakima; her love for dancing and roller skating shines a light on community support from the Memorial Foundation and Children's Miracle Network. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Yakima Valley is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend with events including the Davis Art Show at Davis High School KIVA open until May 28, the beisboleros exhibit at the CWU Museum of Culture and Environment running through June 13, and the Packwood flea market running Friday to Monday. Yakima Herald-Republic
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Rigo Reynaga is proposing a food truck hub near downtown with space for eight trucks and multiple seating areas pending city approval; if approved, the fenced lot south of his business (208 S. Fourth Ave.) will open later this year. Yakima Herald-Republic
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Established 88 years ago, Golden Wheel Restaurant still serves famed almond chicken, a battered, deep fried dish with almond garnish served with rice or as a combo. The historic eatery at Yakima Ave + South 1st St is open weekdays at noon and Saturdays at 3 p.m. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ On Saturday, June 6, the Toppenish Mural Society will restore the historic 1989 'Clearing the Land' mural from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. near Old Timer’s Plaza—bleachers are set up for public viewing and the Toppenish Lions Club will serve a $10 breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington lost an estimated 4,500 jobs in April and its unemployment rate rose to 5.2%—Yakima County hit 6.9% while the public sector saw 3,000 jobs drop. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from the Selah Fire Department are battling a wildfire on Sage Trail Road just south of Pomona Heights this evening. The blaze has burned 20 acres + roughly six times the size of Wixson Park, and crews are working to contain it. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Roza Irrigation District crews will begin shutting off water delivery today for about 10 days to conserve water later in the season amid drought conditions (the shutdown is part of prorationing efforts that provide non-senior water rights holders 52% of their allotment). Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Firefighters battled several vegetation fires in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties on Wednesday as crews worked to contain brush and grass fires amid dry conditions. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Horizon Pharmacy in Wapato is offering free medication locking bags with opioid prescriptions until the end of June to help prevent misuse — the effort is part of the Pharmacy Safe Storage Program and the Starts with One campaign with Yakima Health District and local groups also distributing bags. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local guide outlines Yakima Valley’s top picks for indoor and outdoor fun including casinos, museums, wineries, hiking trails, parks, and unique public art — offering visitors a clear plan to enjoy local culture, food, and leisure. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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