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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of 100 Women Who Care in Yakima County held their final meeting on October 9 at Public House East in Terrace Heights, where they presented a $13,700 check to YWCA Yakima and announced a $7,000 matching grant that brings Voices for Children's total to $17,600+ they also voted to support the Junior League of Yakima's Middle School Girls Summit program to build leadership in young girls. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Local groups organized a peaceful No Kings protest tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Union Gap near the Valley Mall—this event joins similar demonstrations planned in Zillah, Ellensburg, and the Tri-Cities as protestors use signs to voice their opposition to current federal policies. Organizers have set up sign-making efforts to help keep the protest calm. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A fundraiser at Single Hill Brewing on North Naches Avenue will begin at (6:00 p.m. on Thursday) to support Guadalupe's six children after she was killed in a domestic violence incident on August 9; draft beer sales donating $1 each and a silent auction (6:15–8:00 p.m.) will help pay for two new bedrooms. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A handsome, calm kitten, who is less active than other pets, is available for adoption in Yakima—he is looking for a forever home to enjoy quiet naps. KIMA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Schools of Central Washington places site coordinators in Title I schools across the Yakima Valley to assess student needs and connect families with academic and basic supports. The program, funded by ESD 105, works with local partners to provide food boxes, clothing closets and crisis interventions — a crucial resource in rural areas. Yakima Herald-Republic
- ➤ Sean Rogers is challenging incumbent Joe Catron for the Selah school board Position 2 seat as he promises greater focus on academics and traditional values. Rogers, a restaurant manager with one child in Selah schools and another coming soon, aims to represent community needs — with neither candidate reporting any campaign fundraising. Yakima Herald-Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hunting season for black-tailed, white-tailed and mule deer begins in October near Tri-Cities. Hunters should check local regulations (using approved spots and times) to follow state rules. NonStopLocal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This morning, the American Red Cross Northwest Region and the Washington State Department of Health ran a shakeout drill using the emergency alert system at 10:16 a.m. The drill urged residents to prepare emergency kits and make family plans—steps that will help them stay safe during earthquakes—while local officials work to boost readiness. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that patients on ventilators who received deep sedation were 18% more likely to lose their independence—researchers say that the deep sedation may cause muscle loss which makes recovery harder. Researchers at Montefiore Einstein tracked over 10,000 patients and suggest that using medicines that do not lead to deep sedation could help patients regain movement and live on their own after hospital care. 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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Dreams and Fairy Dust Painting Event
2-4 p.m. — 5th Line Brewing — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying the brewery's offerings.
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