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Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross opened a wildfire evacuation shelter today at the Selah Civic Center—216 S 1st St—in response to the Wixson Fire that led to Level 3 evacuations in parts of Yakima County. Residents who lost their homes can use the shelter and are advised to bring essential items like prescription medications, extra clothing, and hygiene supplies for potential future evacuations. KIMA
- ➤ A dog named Happy with health issues was featured yesterday as a cheerful pup looking for her forever home in Yakima — she is available for adoption. KIMA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 39-year-old Uber driver named Mauricio Javier Arechiga was charged with vehicular assault for driving intoxicated and hitting a pedestrian at an unmarked crosswalk on West Nob Hill Boulevard on July 3, and he was released on bail with a $5,000 bond and ordered to install an ignition interlock device—officers reported there was no evidence he braked before the crash. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced legislation to designate Astria Toppenish Hospital as a Critical Access Hospital to reduce financial strain and keep essential services running in rural areas. The hospital—serving Toppenish and the Yakama Nation—will receive better Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to support its care for local residents. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Health Department released reports showing that restaurants in Yakima County consistently passed routine inspections with zero violations from January through May this year — a list of eateries received perfect scores. The department verified that all inspected locations met all food safety standards. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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