Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
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🎭 Culture
The Central Washington State Fair opened Thursday with free parking & $5 admission provided by Yakama Nation Legends Casino Hotel, drawing families to rides, animal exhibits, and craft shows.
The event will run through Oct. 4 with themed days featuring beef and rodeo activities.
Local band Leviticuss from the Yakima-Selah area will perform at Rock the Locks in Umatilla on Sunday with energetic songs that share messages of faith and personal struggle.
The group has spent the year preparing to inspire the audience with heartfelt music.
📰 Economy
Washington State apple growers may harvest a smaller crop despite good-quality fruit as the Tree Fruit Association cancels its usual August forecast amid unpredictable weather, market shifts and labor challenges; the first crop report will be released Dec.
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🏛️ Government
Drivers should prepare for construction on the Lateral A roundabout and the U.S. 12/ Eschbach Road intersection from Monday, Sept.
28 to Wednesday, Sept. 30 as crews add new eastbound lanes and complete lighting and landscaping; detours (posted on-site) are in effect and work will resume in spring 2027.
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