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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KIT and Krispy Kreme teamed up to give away three dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts every other Wednesday in Yakima – locals can enter the drawing by filling out the entry form for a chance to win a midweek treat. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A group of girls aged four to 13 raised $1,200 for Meals on Wheels by hosting four events in a six-week community service project with Sparkles and Lace. Sabrina Hutton, CEO and founder, said the team will deliver the funds to help seniors and their pets—continuing their tradition of local support. KIMA
- ➤ Catholic Charities of Central Washington is recruiting volunteers to serve as senior companions for older adults facing loneliness, health challenges, or limited mobility in nine counties—volunteers will help with daily tasks and provide emotional support. The program offers online training workshops to prepare companions for real-world challenges and to strengthen community connections. Apple Valley News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yakima School District and the Yakima Education Association reached a three-year contract that provides a 2.5% salary increase plus an extra optional day in the 2025-26 school year while planning additional raises and a $500,000 benefit in later years. The board approved the agreement with four votes in favor and one abstention and union members ratified the deal on Oct. 15. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Safe Yakima Valley — partnering with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission — launched a campaign to promote sober driving among young adults after a survey found 94% choose not to drive impaired. The campaign uses billboards, radio announcements, social media and print ads — a full outreach approach — to encourage planning ahead and rideshare use. FOX 41
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pet food manufacturers Foodynamics and Raw Bistro recalled select pet food products on Oct. 23 due to possible salmonella contamination, and the FDA reported that no illnesses have been reported while advising pet owners to discard the items and watch for symptoms such as fever, vomiting or diarrhea—discarding the recalled products is recommended for safety. FOX 41
- ➤ The Washington State Fire Marshal warns that carbon monoxide—the odorless, colorless gas produced by heating, cooking, and generators—causes over 150 deaths annually in the U.S., with over 500 incidents reported last year and two fatalities in Washington; residents are urged to install and test CO detectors on every level of their homes. This safety advisory aims to reduce the risk of poisoning by promoting effective detector placement and regular maintenance. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ The Benton Franklin Health District reported a rise in unlicensed pop-up food stands operating after 7 p.m. in areas including Yakima and the Tri-Cities that lack basic food safety measures—inspectors spend hours shutting down these stands that reappear under new names, raising concerns for public health and licensed vendors. Yakima Herald-Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Students at Naches Valley built a three-mile cross-country course around the middle school to replace unsafe parking lot routes and hosted their first home meet in two years. The team used donated mulch and volunteer work—coach Brandon Wagner and vice principal Joe Frazier led the project to provide a safer race experience. Yakima Herald-Republic
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