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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 Yakima community volunteers joined the Southwest Rotary at Generosity Feeds to pack 10,000 shelf-stable meals for local food banks in just over an hour—event chair Nicole Medina noted the effort shows true dedication to helping those in need. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakima Parks and Recreation released the Fall 2025 Program Guide, available online and in print at City Hall (129 N. 2nd St.) that details events such as a Halloween egg hunt, free Tahoma Cemetery historical tours, a holiday bazaar, a drive-thru Letters to Santa event, and free taekwondo classes through early 2026. KIMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local article shares spooky tales from haunted bars in Washington and recalls strange events like unexplained footsteps and wet footprints seen at the Yakima Laugh Lounge—details that invite visitors to explore these eerie sites as Halloween nears. The feature explains how local locations have become part of ghost lore in the region. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Economic and Revenue Forecast Council said slower growth was observed as job openings returned to pre-pandemic levels while employment is now expected to increase by only 0.3% this year, with unemployment set to near 5% by 2027—federal tariffs may push prices higher in the coming months. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new roundabout opened Friday at 72nd and Washington avenues two months ahead of schedule—funded entirely by state grants. City Engineer Dana Kallevig advised drivers to yield when entering the roundabout. Yakima Herald-Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday at Randall Park, Shanna Osman held an event in memory of her son Collin, who died by suicide at age eight, to bring together mental health resources and a lava bottle activity table+ raise awareness about youth mental illness. KIMA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Terence Crawford stunned Mexican boxer Saul Canelo Alvarez by winning a close unanimous decision on Saturday to claim the undisputed super middleweight title. He became the first fighter to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions and improved his record to 42-0. FOX 41
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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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Warrior Run 2025
8 a.m. — Pacific Northwest University-Health Sciences — Suggested donation of $15 — Conquer a 5k obstacle course and let the kids join the fun with a modified Little Warriors run.
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