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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fan Fest Northwest was held Saturday at the Yakima Convention Center and raised funds for Rod's House to support services for youth and young adults. The event featured cosplay contests, panels, and gaming tournaments — drawing local vendors and fans to enjoy pop culture activities. Yakima Herald-Republic
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Incumbent Yakima School Board President Ryan Beckett, a Realtor and parent, faces Jonathan Babcock, a Sunnyside teacher, in the general election on Nov. 4—both candidates focus on boosting student safety, academic performance, and clear communication amid budget cuts and declining enrollment. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez, a 62-year-old farmworker who built a life with his family in southeast Washington, was taken into ICE custody on February 5 and was denied bond despite strong support letters—his health worsened in Tacoma detention when he missed prescription medication and endured deep emotional stress—so he asked an immigration judge to let him leave voluntarily without a formal deportation mark. FOX 41
- ➤ The intersection of East Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue is closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday starting today for improvements including a new traffic signal and widened lanes. The project is funded by federal and local sources and will continue through mid-December with work resuming in March until it is completed in June 2026. KIMA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As fall cools the weather, local families are set to try 11 easy soup recipes that offer warm comfort from flavors like Miso Soup to Chicken Pot Pie Soup — each dish aims to bring everyone together for a cozy meal. FOX 41
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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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Yakima Halloween Trolley
3-6 p.m. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Yakima Valley Trolleys — $5/person — Enjoy a spooky ride with games, treats, and free pumpkins for the first kids aboard.
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