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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local groups including the American Legion and the VFW have launched a food drive to help Yakima veterans affected by the government shutdown — the drive will provide food for former and active service members and their families. Donations of food or money are welcomed to support those in need. KIMA
- ➤ Downtown Yakima will host the ninth annual Sip and Stroll event this Saturday as 17 local venues offer craft beer, wine, and spirits to patrons who must check in at the K&K building before 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 and include a commemorative glass—proceeds support Drink Yakima and the Downtown Association while a raffle offers a chance to win a flatscreen TV. KIMA
- ➤ The Yakima community will honor its veterans at the 2025 Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11 in downtown Yakima. Organizers say the parade will begin at 10:45 a.m., feature about 750 participants and 50 vehicles, and keep Yakima Avenue closed with parking banned from 8:45 a.m. until the event ends. KIMA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest in Pasco said the ongoing government shutdown has raised doubts over SNAP benefits and strained food banks that run mobile markets, with 50 to 70 cars turned away on November 6—a nearly unheard-of number that shows the heavy demand. The group relies on community donations to help many families in need. FOX 41
- ➤ On Thursday, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee announced the 2025 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, with the Blue Mountain Action Council Supportive Services for Veteran Families and the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of Washington earning the Team Award for their work in a 17-county area covering southeast Washington and northeast Oregon—highlighting their commitment to support every veteran. NonStopLocal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Police Department has launched new programs to support officer wellness with resources like peer support and access to emergency psychologists—efforts designed to ease stress from traumatic incidents. Police Chief Shawn Boyle said the programs will help officers manage their mental health and reduce long-term challenges. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ A new study found that children infected with COVID face higher and longer-lasting risks for rare heart problems such as blood clots and inflammation compared to the brief heart inflammation seen with vaccination — the study analyzed nearly 14 million English health records. Health experts say that vaccinating children can help reduce the risk of prolonged heart complications after infection. FOX 41
- ➤ A study found rural pet owners waited nearly nine days for vet care and drove an average of (13 miles) to get an appointment, while appointments were available 67% of the time overall. Researchers tested more than 5,000 practices in six states and rural appointments were set only (62%) of the time, showing a need to improve access in less populated areas. FOX 41
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen Thanksgiving desserts are presented as memorable treat options that spark family conversation + offering choices like pumpkin cookies with caramel and no-bake pumpkin cheesecake. The list gives modern twists on traditional recipes that make holiday meals extra special in Yakima. FOX 41
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Beef Counts Mobile Market - Yakima
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — State Fair Park — Registration required — Drive-thru beef distribution serving pre-registered families in Yakima.
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