Yakima Local News – Sunday, May 31st, 2026

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Sunday, May 31st, 2026

Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Families from across the valley gathered in Sunnyside for the third annual Lower Valley Kids Parade, which returned in 2026 to kick off summer with kid vendors selling their wares and live music by DJ Santos. Organizers plan to expand the event to include more children from nearby cities. KIMA

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The 2026 Prosser Scottish Fest & Highland Games will be held Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Port of Benton Wine and Food Park in Prosser — celebrating 250 years of Scottish-American heritage with live Celtic music, athletic contests, a market, and family-friendly activities. 1280 NewsTalk KIT

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ The Yakima School District has been using Colleague AI for three years to enhance lesson planning and create visuals, with 412 teachers reporting positive results. District leaders are now weighing a cost if they can continue the free trial (pending grant review). Yakima Herald-Republic

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The city of Yakima will start a project on Nob Hill Boulevard from 28th to 40th avenues on Monday, June 1, replacing a water main, grinding and paving roadway sections and repairing sidewalks until October. Drivers should expect one lane in each direction during work — slow down for safety. Yakima Herald-Republic

HEALTH NEWS

➤ MultiCare Health Services extended its contract with Premera Blue Cross for one month, setting the new deadline to June 30 — officials said negotiations for a longer-term deal will continue. KIMA

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