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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On April 4th, 1997, local residents gathered near the Yakima Valley Highway and Waneta Road sign in Sunnyside after some believed its rainbow pattern showed the Virgin of Guadalupe, which led to halted traffic for safety. The crowd later dispersed and the sign was replaced as officials explained the image was caused by oxidation—marking a brief moment of local faith and curiosity. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Today, the Yakima Area Arboretum hosted the National Scrollathon led by the Kennedy Center to mark America’s 250th anniversary, with nearly 100 locals crafting unique fabric scrolls for a national exhibit set for 2026—City Manager Vicki Baker and others shared their stories through art. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Mabton’s mayoral race, the 13 uncounted ballots in Yakima County may decide whether Rachel Ruelas or Laura Vazquez takes the second spot as only eight votes separate them—Martha Gonzalez, with 53%, will advance when the election is certified on August 19. FOX 41
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carly from the Epson Tour talked about the close leaderboard ahead of the 16th leg of the Race for the Card at Wildhorse Casino & Resort — the event is scheduled to kick off soon. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Japan’s Akie Iwai won the Portland Classic at Edgewater Country Club yesterday with a six-under round of 66—finishing four strokes ahead—and joined her twin sister Chisato as a first-time LPGA winner on the US tour. FOX 41
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