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Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 26th annual Veterans Stand Down and Benefits Fair was held at Sundome where the Yakima County Veterans Program welcomed all veterans instead of only low-income or homeless ones, with director Ray Hernandez noting a record turnout and a wide range of service providers. Former veteran Otto Cruz said the event—likened to a one-stop shop for veteran resources—helped veterans get the guidance they need in transitioning to civilian life. KIMA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Manzana Products is investing $60 million to build a new apple processing facility in Sunnyside that will add 150 new family-wage jobs and support local organic apple growers—local and state partnerships released $250,000 to resolve unexpected construction challenges. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials with South Central Workforce finished a federally funded two-year initiative at the end of September that expanded child care access and provided more flexibility for working families in Central and Eastern Washington. The program added 162 slots, trained over 128 providers, and reached 326 families+built lasting partnerships for continued support. Yakima Herald-Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Fox 11 Tri Cities article offers 13 easy game day recipes that help hosts serve crowd-pleasing dishes such as dips, quesadillas, and sliders. The list provides simple ideas — organized to suit various tastes — so fans can enjoy flavorful snacks during the game. FOX 41
- ➤ A guide for a day in Yakima lays out five stops for visitors—starting with breakfast at Essencia Bakery, then fruit picking at Johnson Orchards, a visit to the Yakima Valley Museum, axe throwing and laser tag at Tactical Tag, and finishing with drinks at Single Hill Brewing. The itinerary helps locals and visitors enjoy Yakima’s food, history, and fun activities. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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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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