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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Humane Society updated its list of adoptable puppies on July 3rd, highlighting their playful nature and need for a forever home—no spokesperson was available for comment. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima Valley Tourism has been nominated for the USA Today Readers’ Choice top 10 Best Wine Region Award and is urging locals to vote daily until 9 a.m. PDT on July 21 to help repeat last year’s win—this vote is key to attracting more visitors and boosting local business. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A serious crash at the intersection of W. Nob Hill Blvd. and S. 23rd Ave. early Thursday left a 32-year-old man from Kennewick with life-threatening head injuries after he was hit by a 2014 Hyundai Sonata driven by a 39-year-old Yakima resident who was arrested for driving while impaired—police said the car was going west as the man was crossing from a parking lot. NonStopLocal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A recent article explains that when a primary credit card holder dies, the authorized user is not liable for any debt since the deceased’s estate covers it, although any impact on credit reports and estate benefits may vary. It advises affected users to contact the issuer, check their credit reports, and apply for a new card if needed — lenders handle the transition differently. FOX 41
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a nearly four-hour debate, Yakima City Council voted 4-3 to place a $6 million tax levy question on the November 4 ballot to help close a $9 million budget gap—this levy would add 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value to raise the needed funds. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Pacific Power installed a new device on July 1—limiting outages in West Valley after seven safety-triggered shutdowns from June 1 to July 1 affected up to 2,000 homes as the enhanced safety settings help lower wildfire risks. Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the fix has been designed to isolate a smaller section of line so key infrastructure remains powered and service should improve. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study of over 1,100 teen drivers found they spend 21.1% of each driving trip looking at their phones, which raises the risk of a crash — experts point to entertainment, texting, and navigation as major distractions and recommend using Do Not Disturb mode for safer driving. FOX 41
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Prog Project
7-11 p.m. — Bearded Monkey Music — Ticket info TBA — Experience an all-star lineup recreating the best prog rock hits of the last 50 years.
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Summer Kids Art Workshop – Enchanted Creatures
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Creative Yakima — $230 — A magical art camp where children explore the world of dragons, wizards, and fairies through art projects.
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Vintiques Northwest Nationals
8 a.m. — State Fair Park — Admission cost varies — Experience a showcase of vintage vehicles in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Summer Battle Wrestling in Yakima
6 PM — La Rumba Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of live wrestling action and excitement with top stars in the ring.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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