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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima has been nominated as a top fall destination in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards—officials urge residents to vote daily on cell phones, laptops or computers until September 8th to help boost the region's ranking. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Yakima hosts community events this weekend—Thursday’s comedy bingo with Marc Price at Warehouse West Grill, Aug.18 Family Fun Fest at Sarg Hubbard Park, the Pioneer Power Show in Union Gap, Latin Summer Fest at Sozo Sports Complex, and the inaugural sprint boat races at State Fair Park—with activities planned through Sunday. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday evening at 5:20 p.m., an electrical fire started in an electrical box at the Bali Hai Motel in Yakima—forcing firefighters to cut ventilation holes in the roof and displacing about 30 residents as the Red Cross set up temporary shelter; no one was hurt. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Morales, a 33-year-old Yakima man accused of second-degree assault, eluding, resisting arrest, harming a police dog and drunken driving during a dangerous chase, was held on $500,000 bail on Monday—prosecutors said his reckless actions endangered the community when a police PIT maneuver led to his brother being fatally shot after firing at officers. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Dan Newhouse and top hops industry leaders will meet on August 28 in Yakima at Cowiche Canyon Kitchen and Icehouse Bar at 202 E Yakima Ave to discuss how the Yakima hops harvest supports local jobs, benefits farmers and fuels a beer economy — check-in begins at 1:30 PM with the meeting starting at 2:00 PM while addressing federal policy impacts on the industry. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Washington State Tree Fruit Association said the 2025 apple harvest is expected to tie the record with 142 million boxes despite a drought in Yakima, with the forecast including 15 percent organic produce and top varieties like cosmic crisp. President Jon DeVaney noted that labor shortages and tough economic conditions may limit how many apples can be picked – the actual yield will depend on weather before the November harvest. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Delivery apps in Yakima reveal secret ghost kitchens hidden inside known eateries—residents can now order off-menu meals from places like Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Denny's. The listings show that these kitchens offer a different way to enjoy familiar brands while local restaurants adjust to new delivery trends. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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