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Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local pools in the Yakima area have varied summer schedules as Lions Pool stays open on a limited weekday plan, MLK Aquatic Center will open June 12, and repairs keep Franklin Pool closed until further notice; meanwhile, splash parks at Miller and Zillah offer additional summer options while Toppenish remains closed. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Legends Casino Hotel and Yakama Nation are awarding over $1 million in funding to more than 130 local groups through programs supporting youth + public safety in the region. Of the 246 applicants, 108 nonprofits were selected to receive funds for outreach services and equipment. KIMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yakima native Matthew Law stars on Netflix’s Nemesis while linking his roots to the local teriyaki spot (Teriyaki First) he praised and recalling community events he once attended in town. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CWU and YVC finalized a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a four-year degree after signing an MOU Tuesday at the YVC campus — a move that ensures fee waivers, guaranteed admission to most CWU majors and coordinated advising. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima County will enforce a new burn ban in its unincorporated areas starting June 1 to manage rising wildfire risk as summer approaches. It will remain in effect through Aug. 31. KIMA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in East Selah are urged to dispose of used PFAS water filters properly by taking them to the Terrace Heights Landfill hazardous waste collection facility for safe groundwater + soil protection; private well users are reminded to test their water when changes occur or after repairs. KIMA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hydroplane racing teams begin their season in Kennewick with spring testing Saturday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veteran driver Jimmy Shane will test multiple boats as teams showcase off-season changes + food trucks and family activities support the event and help raise funds for local Boy Scouts. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ Seventeen student athletes will be celebrated at the College Signing Day ceremony inside East Valley High School on June 3 at 6 p.m., where they are recognized for their sports and academic achievements before heading to college. The public is invited to attend the event. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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