Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Yakima.
🏘️ Community
A search continues for Anthony Swan, 21, who was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Thursday near Mosquito Lake on the closed Yakama Reservation, northwest of Mount Adams.
The family seeks help to fund a helicopter search — to enlist experienced trackers in the challenging terrain.
The Yakima Police Department will hold a remembrance event on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at its Memorial Garden (in partnership with the Yakima Fire Department) to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
11 attacks.
Wapato’s 79th annual Harvest Festival brought families together at Lions Park Saturday with a parade starting at 10 a.m. that led to pony rides, bull riding, dance performances, and local food vendors serving Filipino, Mexican, and American dishes.
📰 Economy
The Port of Grandview is marketing its available land to attract new businesses by connecting with clients + investors at events like Food Northwest in Portland.
It recently acquired 45 acres for the Woodworth Road Business Park and is planning how to support ongoing growth.
🎓 Education
Rising diesel prices have forced school districts to adjust bus routes as the Yakima School District consolidated trips and increased bus occupancy; fuel cost for a typical 60-gallon fill jumped 35% from $301 to $408, and these changes may add an extra cost of ($130,000) for the 2026-2027 school year.
🏛️ Government
Yakima County Emergency Management has updated wildfire evacuation procedures for vulnerable areas, including the wildland urban interface.
The county works with fire departments, law enforcement (Alert Yakima and IPAWS) to ensure residents receive immediate alerts and have planned escape routes for rapid departure if needed.
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