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Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Yakima hosted its annual Old Navy shopping event for children on Saturday where 227 kids and volunteers shopped for new outfits—donations will help families in need as the three-decade-old event grows each year. KIMA
- ➤ After a family conversation highlighted the need, the VFW and American Legion organized a food drive for veterans at risk of losing SNAP benefits. The groups prepared nearly 98 boxes and plan to raise $5,000 within a week—showing strong local support. KIMA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College revived its powwow tradition for Native American Heritage Month as over 300 people gathered at the Kaminski Conference Center to connect with Native American culture and history. College organizers said the event offered students and community members a chance to share experiences and celebrate their heritage—planning to make it an annual celebration. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakima Valley College held a powwow on November 15 to celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Kaminski Conference Center—drawing over 300 community members. The event provided a space for students and local residents to share Native American culture and history. FOX 41
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On a sunny Saturday in September, a film crew blocked part of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard under the train trestle to shoot a national Bridgestone tire commercial and spent over $12,000 on local services including 33 hotel rooms and restaurant meals. The producer said the client was very happy with the footage and planned to return next year—indicating the film production boost is adding to the local economy. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Yakima Planning Division has launched a survey asking residents to share their ideas for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan update by completing a five-minute survey available until November 30. Residents can give feedback on housing, infrastructure, community facilities and industries — input that will help set future city goals. KIMA
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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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Dancing Sky Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Hoops — Tickets required — Enjoy food and drinks while painting to your favorite 80’s & 90’s tunes.
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