Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Yakima.
🚧 Accidents
A 5-acre vegetation fire called the Fort Road Fire started Saturday along Lateral A Rd and Fort Rd in Wapato, prompting multiple units to respond and a request for a third alarm structure as the blaze moved northeast into a field.
Multiple units responded to the 15-acre Martin Fire near the 400 block of Martin Road in Toppenish yesterday (wind-driven east), prompting localized evacuations.
💼 Business
Nothing Bundt Cakes is set to open soon at Rainier Square shopping plaza on West Nob Hill Blvd, where the former Crumbl cookie store once stood.
More details on the opening date will be shared as they become available.
🌲 Environment
Officials report the Signal Peak Fire has grown to 2,000 acres, prompting Level 2 evacuations for White Swan and surrounding areas, including roads from Progressive to Barkes.
Residents are directed to Harrah Elementary School for shelter as containment remains at 0%.
📰 Lifestyle
Early in July, families fished at Tim Ponds near Naches—a quiet spot managed by WDFW and stocked with rainbow trout from the Naches Hatchery.
The ponds, named for Tim Schrindel, offer a low-key place for fishing and picnics.
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