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Yakima
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ West Valley Fire-Rescue responded to a kitchen fire in a Yakima home yesterday after hot oil ignited material left too close to the burner, which caused significant damage to the wall and ceiling and led to a woman being hospitalized after she used water to try to put out the flames—officials advised turning off the burner and covering the pan with a lid. FOX 41
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit identified Pedro Leal—67, a Zillah resident killed in a police encounter on July 1 when officers responded to a call at the 200 block of First Avenue after a standoff at a neighbor’s home—and the King County Medical Examiner’s autopsy later classified his death as homicide due to a broken vertebrae and blunt neck trauma. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laurie Tuff transformed her Selah lawn into a native plant garden with free design help from the North Yakima Conservation District’s heritage garden program—her project cost about $3,000 and is expected to save water while attracting pollinators in a drought-prone area. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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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Paint and Sip Night
6-8 p.m. — Hoops — Ticket required — Enjoy food and drinks while painting to your favorite 80’s & 90’s music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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