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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 30 cyclists from the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure rode into Yakima Monday after an 88-mile trip through the Cascades; they raised funds + volunteered for affordable housing and will ride east again Tuesday morning. KIMA
- ➤ Six Yakima Valley U-Pick farms are preparing to welcome visitors this month, offering seasonal picks like asparagus, raspberries, and lavender (across Yakima, Wapato, and Selah). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Legends Casino Hotel distributed $1.06 million from its Yakama Cares and Community Impact Fund to 108 nonprofits and 28 public safety organizations in Yakima Valley, including grants to groups like Noah’s Ark and the Yakima Police Explorers Foundation to replace equipment + support community services. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stanton Academy unveiled its renovated courtyard and mural designed by 179 students over two months, with support from community organizations (including the nonprofit Technology Access Foundation). The project creates a welcoming space for hands-on learning and community service. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ WSU researchers have transferred nitrogen-harvesting genes from one bacteria to another (symbiosis island) in a breakthrough that may let wheat and corn need less fertilizer, potentially reducing costs for farmers. They will continue to refine the process in upcoming studies. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roza Irrigation District will restore water by Wednesday after a 10-day shutdown to conserve supply for later season (which also serves Terrace Heights users and supports 4,000 customers and fruit orchards). Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County leaders have put new burn restrictions in place for unincorporated areas until Aug. 31; the fire marshal advised residents to stay with their fires + warned that fines may follow any violations as an 80% chance of an El Nino pattern promises a warm, dry summer. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MultiCare announced Monday morning via email that it reached a verbal agreement with Regence Insurance to renew in-network access for subscribers after a previous deal expired May 10; Regence confirmed it is now formalizing the agreement in writing. KIMA
- ➤ Champion Foods expanded its recall for Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread sold at retailers across the region. Customers are urged to check freezers and safely dispose of products with expiration dates from Feb. 3 to Apr. 21 as a precaution against salmonella risks. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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