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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Visitors at the Central Washington State Fair will pass through metal detectors for the first time as Yakima police and fair security team up to ensure safety; CEO Kathy Kramer said the rapid detectors might cause a short wait—an extra measure for the fair's 10-day run—helping maintain a secure experience. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The annual Yakima Sunfair Parade starts at 10 a.m. today and will travel down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Naches Avenue—city officials expect thousands of spectators. Yakima Avenue is closed for traffic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and staging begins at 7 a.m. on 16th Avenue with about 200 vehicles and various groups participating, including Yakima Valley College interim president Dr. Teresa Rich as the grand marshal. Yakima Herald-Republic
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Army soldiers died in a helicopter crash in Washington on September 19, and military officials are still investigating the cause—more details will come once the probe is complete. FOX 41
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yakima’s Central Washington State Fair blends long-held traditions with new tastes as organizers offer classic rides—along with innovative food options—to visitors during a week-long event. Apple Valley News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The state Employment Security Department said that over 2,000 seasonal workers in central Washington will be laid off in mid-November as the harvest season ends under new WARN Act regulations. Yakima-based AG Management Group will lay off 1,276 workers while Cascade View Fruit in Selah and Columbia Orchard Management in Wenatchee will lay off 263 and 898 workers respectively—most H-2A workers are expected to return next season. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Kris Johnson, president of the Association of Washington Business, warned that Washington is becoming unaffordable due to high taxes, record gas prices, and expensive housing—factors that are stifling job creation. He urged lawmakers to boost economic growth instead of further increasing taxes following Gov. Ferguson’s historic tax hike in May. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are battling the Wildcat Fire near Bumping Lake by using sprinkler systems and removing debris along Bumping River Road to slow its progress. The warm, dry weather may bring light showers this weekend—Yakima County declared a Level 2 evacuation for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Residents are asked to turn off non-essential lights between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. this weekend to help over 12 million birds migrate across Washington. Researchers warn that artificial light can confuse the birds — turning lights off may help them navigate safely. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima City Council delayed a decision on a new five-year operating agreement with Yakima Valley Trolleys and extended the current contract until Dec. 31 as it gathers more ridership data, funding details, and environmental review information—council members are cautious due to budget concerns while the nonprofit highlights the trolleys' tourism benefits. The council plans to reconvene with clearer facts before making a final commitment. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Agriculture have recalled Signature Pet Care Songbird Blend Wild Bird Food 7 LB because invasive Palmer amaranth seeds were found in a Safeway parking lot—stores including Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen are removing the product and advising customers to return unused seed for a refund. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Health District investigated three cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to food from Mercado Los Amigos after affected customers reported symptoms from food eaten between September 10 and 18—officials advise anyone with severe cramps, bloody diarrhea or vomiting to contact their healthcare provider. The store voluntarily closed on September 18 and is cooperating with the investigation. NonStopLocal
- ➤ A new study found that people with fatty liver disease who also have high blood pressure, diabetes and low HDL are at a higher risk of early death. The research, which studied nearly 22,000 mostly overweight patients, showed high blood pressure raised the risk by 40% — and risk grew as more issues were present. FOX 41
- ➤ New Alzheimer’s drugs and a blood test offer hope by slowing early stage symptoms but come with risks like brain hemorrhages — experts say further research is needed to answer questions on accurate diagnosis and effective prevention. This progress follows decades of efforts as researchers continue to explore better treatment ways ahead of Alzheimer’s Day. FOX 41
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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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LEGACY 19
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Sarg Hubbard Park — Free entry — Celebrate fitness and community at this exciting local event for all ages.
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Art in the House: Artist and Vendor Event
6:00 p.m. — Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Association — Donations welcome — Support homeless teens by providing meal donations for Rod's House.
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