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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Yakima man has won $75,000 in Washington's Lottery after scratching a Wild 10s ticket at Roadrunner Deli-Mart (1419 S 3rd Ave) in Yakima. He plans to use part of his winnings to buy a car for his daughter and another for himself. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ Downtown Selah will host its Holiday Lighted Sales Event from Thurs, Dec. 11 to Sat, Dec. 13 with local stores offering holiday specials, treats, and a bingo card game for prizes each evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can also join a business challenge using local art to win a team lunch. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old Selah High student lost control of his vehicle on an icy stretch of North Wenas Road yesterday morning and died at the scene + first responders confirmed no signs of intoxication while school officials offered grief counseling. NonStopLocal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holiday cheer fills Yakima as family events mark December. Yakima Valley Trolleys offer Santa and Candlelight rides on Dec. 13-14 and 20-21, the Northern Pacific Railway Museum presents a Toy Train Christmas exhibit, and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra performs Holiday Pops at The Capitol Theatre on Sunday at 4 p.m. Yakima Herald-Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington's minimum wage will increase to $17.16 per hour on January 1, 2026, setting teen wages at $14.58 per hour (85 percent of the full rate). Employers with 15 or more workers must update job postings within five business days to meet the new law. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Valley College's wine program earned five double platinum awards and 14 platinum awards at the Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards in Grandview. The student winemakers outperformed commercial wineries, showcasing the hands-on winemaking training they received. KIMA
- ➤ Yakima Valley College will host town hall meetings next week for its three finalist presidential candidates. They will join community Q&A sessions at both campuses starting at 8:45 a.m. in Grandview and meeting by 1 p.m. at Yakima—individual meetings are scheduled for Dec. 8, 9 and 10. KIMA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After 240 gallons of mineral oil leaked into the Columbia River during maintenance at Priest Rapids Dam, Grant PUD and GrayMar Environmental resumed cleanup on Thursday—boaters are advised to avoid the river from the dam to Pasco while agencies investigate the spill. FOX 41
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Bob Ferguson approved the 160 MW Carriger Solar project with 63 MW battery storage near Goldendale, boosting jobs & clean energy while the Yakama Nation opposes it over cultural concerns. Construction must start by July 4, 2026 to secure federal tax credits. NonStopLocal
- ➤ Yakama Nation officials have asked BPA to restore more than $50M withheld from the 17-year-old Columbia Basin Fish Accord that ended in October. They say the funds must be used only for fish restoration in their territory — a measure to uphold long-standing environmental commitments. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New research published Thursday, Dec. 4 using cardiac CT scans found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 and NO2 increases early signs of coronary artery disease among over 11,000 adults. Scientists underscore the need to improve urban air quality to reduce heart disease risk. FOX 41
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yakima Sunkings will return to the Yakima Valley SunDome with a press conference scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sundome (State Fair Park) where officials will reveal the new team logo, season schedule, ticket pricing and sponsorship opportunities. 1280 NewsTalk KIT
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