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Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State Fair Park announced the biggest 4th of July event ever in Yakima starting at noon on Saturday, July 4. The celebration features a kids zone, foam pit, beer garden, live entertainment, contests and a bilingual display—Moments That Made US—for America’s 250th anniversary. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Harrah Elementary School's former building was purchased by local nonprofit Swan Vocational Enterprises this spring to expand workforce training and economic opportunities for local youth (the 500,000 sqft property at 3851 Harrah Road will soon support new programs for job training and feature leasable space for community partners). Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A GasBuddy survey shows 56% of Americans plan to drive over two hours this summer despite higher gas prices. In Yakima, drivers face high costs but can find the lowest price at Sinclair fuel stop where gas is $4.89 per gallon & global supply issues keep prices elevated. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. firefighters from Upper Yakima Valley crews fought a 30-acre wildfire near Sage Trail Road in Selah and contained it by 7 p.m. with no structures damaged despite the rough terrain. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima’s Hillcrest irrigation system will be closed until June 1 for drainage work and roadway repairs between South 19th and South 16th avenues near West Arlington Street and Bonnie Doon Avenue — the schedule may change due to weather or emergencies. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local nutrition experts say residents can beat the midday slump by adding whole grains and vegetables to their diet, drinking enough water, and keeping a steady sleep routine; they suggest a short walk may also boost energy levels. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Food safety expert Meredith Carothers advises residents to start with a clean grill, separate raw and cooked foods, and follow reduced time limits for perishable items when temperatures exceed 90°F during Memorial Day Weekend as summer grilling begins. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Comprehensive Healthcare launched its mobile care unit today in Kittitas County to bring opioid addiction treatment closer to patients (reducing daily travel from Yakima). The unit offers nurse check-ins, exam space and teleconference visits (with a built-in pharmacy for methadone dosing). KIMA
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