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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley Libraries has proposed raising Naches Library’s annual cost from $20,000 to $55,410.55, which gives the town three options to either keep the library open with city maintenance, close the branch and use bookmobile service, or end the library partnership. Residents are now planning a Friends of the Library group and exploring grant funds—next steps will be discussed at a board meeting on Sept. 22—. KIMA
- ➤ Food banks in Yakima are feeling the pinch after a bill signed on July 4 cut federal funding for food programs—causing local centers to see higher demand and forcing them to limit services like holiday food boxes and early closures when supplies run low. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Clyde Edger Nichols, a World War II veteran from Onalaska who has lived in the Yakima Valley for decades, celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday in a ceremony by the Yakima American Legion—honoring his service as a POW in the Battle of the Bulge. He is also remembered for his love of fishing and his simple advice to take time off work. KIMA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inland Lighting — a long-time store on Yakima Avenue since 1956 — may close due to a tough local economy and online shopping, and owner Jim Engebretson is holding a liquidation sale. He is open to selling the business to save this local landmark. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters near Bumping Lake and Goose Prairie are battling a wildfire that threatens homes, roads, and key infrastructure today. They removed fuels yesterday and will conduct chipping along State Route 410 as showers and thunderstorms are forecast later — Yakima County has ordered a Level 2 evacuation for parts of Goose Prairie and closed Bumping River Road. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Yakima have encountered lane closures on South First Street since Sept. 9th for tree trimming and lowering manhole lids—closures run intermittently from Sept. 9th to Sept. 14th. The work will continue with a one-lane reduction in each direction from Sept. 15th to Sept. 26th and further intermittent closures during the week of Sept. 29th, while crews work from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. FOX 41
- ➤ Joshua Reynolds is an administrative officer at the Bureau of Reclamation who moved up from being a utilityman after serving in the Marines to managing water projects that support the Columbia-Cascades region (he applied five times to earn his job). Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A CDC report revealed that Chagas disease spread by the kissing bug may be becoming endemic in the U.S with locally acquired cases reported in eight states and the insect now found in 32 states, especially in Texas. Experts urged residents to use bug repellent and seal homes—since there is no vaccine available. FOX 41
- ➤ A new study found that Medicaid expansion increased buprenorphine prescriptions by more than 27% in states that expanded coverage while states that did not saw a slight decline, helping people with opioid addiction access treatment. Researchers warned that strict Medicaid rules could slow progress as federal measures continue to ease access to opioid therapy. FOX 41
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Home sales in Yakima rose in August with 164 homes sold as mortgage rates slightly dropped to 6.28%, offering stable conditions for local buyers. The median home price reached $368,850 (a 5.39% increase from last year) and more listings have given buyers additional choices even as properties take longer to sell. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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Washington Esther Conference 2025
6 PM – 6 PM — Life Church Yakima — Separate payments required — A two-day event empowering young women to be beautifully rooted in faith and purpose.
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