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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On September 28th, Gold Star Family Day will honor Yakima service members who died in the line of duty — the American Legion will display 14 names to remind visitors of their sacrifice. KIMA
- ➤ Livestock entries are open for the 2025 Central Washington State Fair, scheduled for Sept. 19-28 at the SunDome — exhibitors can enter swine, cattle, goats and sheep and join classes including a Pee-Wee division and costume competitions — with entries due by Sept. 8. KIMA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An SUV rolled off Route 22 near Granger early Sunday morning injuring three minors when it hit a canal embankment—troopers said drugs or alcohol were involved and charges are pending for the driver while two victims were taken to Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital and one to Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Apple Valley News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yakima’s AR1 Auto Parts bought Weber’s Auto Parts and Towing at 6410 W. Powerhouse Road near Gleed and plans to open its new self-service yard by Oct. 1—giving customers more space to pull parts from older vehicles. A Baskin Robbins store at 3802 W. Nob Hill closed on Aug. 31. Yakima Herald-Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, Yakima police said a 27 year old man was fatally shot near the 1800 block of Cornell Avenue — another person with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds was hospitalized as the investigation continued. NonStopLocal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued a Level 1 evacuation notice for Goose Prairie on Monday due to the Wildcat Fire growing near Bumping Lake — Bumping River Road is closed to the public while firefighters use helicopters and scooper airtankers to drop water on the fire. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSDOT crews will start a new roundabout at Lateral A in Wapato today as part of a safety project with the Yakama Nation, and they will repave SR821 in East Selah finishing this fall while beginning embankment repairs along U.S.12 near Rimrock Lake starting Sept. 8 — a detour will add 20 minutes of travel — with the repairs expected to finish by mid-October. Yakima Herald-Republic
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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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Seattle Credit Union Invites Yakima Community to Mobile Branch Launch Celebration
Seattle Credit Union is proud to invite the Yakima community to the grand unveiling of its brand-new Mobile Banking Branch, a bold step toward making financial services more accessible to everyone. This special event will feature free lunch for all guests, music provided by Radio KDNA, raffle prizes and giveaways throughout the event, and a photo booth for fun memories with friends and family.
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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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