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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 3rd Annual Suds Against Suicide concert and fundraiser will take place at The Chainsaw Cat on Saturday, September 13th at noon to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — live music and drinks will help bring the community together. Bands like Kadabra and The Doomed will perform while raffles and flash tattoos add to the event's activities. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baskin Robbins on Nob Hill will close on August 31, serving $2.50 scoops until 8 p.m. and $1.50 scoops later — the shop has been a cherished gathering spot for local families for decades. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fire early Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Rotary playground along the Yakima Greenway (about a mile from Sarg Hubbard Park parking) destroyed the tractor-themed fort with slides and damaged two swing sets while arson is suspected (due to timing and location) and local Rotary clubs have not yet revealed plans to rebuild. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rancher Jack Field near Yakima said he recently sold his calves for over $4 per pound—the highest price he recalls since the early 1990s. He noted that rising demand, a severe drought, and tariffs have pushed all cattle categories to record prices and given local ranchers a strong sales position. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima School District and Yakima Police Department have launched the Handle with Care program to support children who experience domestic violence at home—teachers are notified when officers respond so students feel safe. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Yakima Valley raised concerns about labor shortages and high supply costs during a Wednesday listening session held near Prosser, where Rep. Newhouse and House Agriculture Chair Thompson discussed risks to this year’s record apple crop and the need for H-2A reform. The officials said new legislation will be introduced next month to ease local farms’ labor challenges. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yakima community members will gather on August 29 at Sarg Hubbard Park for the 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day—an event featuring speakers who share personal stories and resources to help prevent overdoses. Triumph Treatment Services will light up the A.E. Larson Building in purple from August 27 to August 31 to honor the 146 overdose deaths recorded last year. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ MultiCare Memorial Hospital began a $30 million renovation project five weeks ago that will upgrade facilities in 13 phases over three years. The project will close up to 22 patient rooms temporarily while keeping operations smooth—MultiCare remains committed to Yakima care. NonStopLocal
- ➤ MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima began a $30M renovation project five weeks ago as it marks 75 years in service, and the work will proceed over three years in 13 phases. Up to 22 patient rooms will be temporarily unavailable while new units keep operations running—ensuring a cleaner, fresher environment for staff and patients. FOX 41
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Steps to Recovery Walk
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Central Washington State Fair
12-2 p.m. — State Fair Park — Admission details not specified — Explore the vibrant festivities at the Central Washington State Fair.
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5k Beer Run at Bale Breaker Brewing Company
12-2 p.m. — Bale Breaker Brewing Company — Registration fee required — Experience a fun 5k run followed by local craft beer and festivities.
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