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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Yakima. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In February 1996, heavy rains and melting snow sent the Yakima, Naches, and Tieton rivers flooding Yakima Valley, destroying 111 homes and damaging 2,204 houses with $17 million in damage — local responders rescued stranded residents and the event spurred long-term flood control measures. Yakima Herald-Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yakima Fire Department urges residents to attend a public meeting at Yakima City Hall (Jan. 6 at 5:00 p.m.) after a failed levy may lead to Station 92’s closure, potentially increasing CPR response times from three minutes to 11 or 12 minutes in some areas. FOX 41
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Costco in Yakima is recalling a popular Caesar salad dressing because black plastic was found in the granulated onion ingredient. Shoppers are urged to check their items and return them for a refund (the recall affects multiple stores in Washington and Oregon). 1280 NewsTalk KIT
- ➤ A study released on Dec. 15 finds that healthy habits such as good sleep, stress management, and proper weight link to brains appearing up to 8 years younger in people with chronic pain. Researchers tracked 128 adults over two years + observed slower brain aging with more healthy behaviors. FOX 41
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local bakers present 13 Christmas cookie recipes (including Butter Pecan and Ginger Spice) perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings. Readers can enjoy these festive treats as a way to add sweetness and tradition to their celebrations. FOX 41
- ➤ Local food experts share 11 Christmas potluck recipes, including warm baked brie and cheesy scalloped potatoes, to help Yakima hosts prepare festive dishes for family gatherings + community celebrations. FOX 41
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