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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, catch the Yakima Pippins season opener on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Yakima County Stadium, join the Lower Valley Kids Day Parade Saturday at Central Park at 11 a.m., and support Potato Pants Yakima’s fundraising event at Davis High School’s soccer field Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Union Gap's Old Town Days will include a 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Fullbright Park (tickets are $10 for 9th graders, $5 for K-8, and free for younger children) to support holiday meal boxes. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A. C. Davis High School is hosting its annual art exhibition that the community can visit today from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Yakima; selected work will later travel to Washington (DC) for a year-long display. KIMA
- ➤ The Wapato School District is finishing its new $33 million Pace High School by late June to replace an old facility. The modern building (serving about 55 students and the Online Academy) will open for the fall school year. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Training Center Fire Department will open firefighter positions at GS-04 to GS-07 levels through USAJobs and expects to hire about four candidates who will handle structural fires, wildland operations, technical rescue, and medical calls at the military installation (applicants must prepare detailed profiles to meet federal requirements). Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Selah Fire Department reported a gas leak near Hillcrest Drive that affects roughly 86 homes, with Cascade Natural Gas on scene + working to restore gas service until midnight. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MultiCare did not reach a contract with Regence + commercial plan members became out of network on May 10, leaving residents worried they may have to travel farther for care while the hospital continues negotiating a multi-year agreement. KIMA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roy Jones Jr. brings boxing champions together for a night of action at Legends Casino Hotel Event Center in Toppenish on Friday, June 12; doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets start at $40 plus a chance to win a pair of free tickets. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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