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Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Yakima News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Yakima and Central Washington. From local government and business developments to agriculture, wine, healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, and community events across Yakima County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Washington's most important agricultural and cultural…
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Yakima Man Accused of Decade-Long Abuse | Yakima News
A trusted family friend in Yakima, Washington, is facing horrific charges after allegedly abusing children for nearly two decades — from 2006 to 2024. Javier…
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Virginia AG Challenges DHS Voter Data Use | Yakima News
Virginia’s Attorney General Jay Jones is sounding the alarm over alleged misuse of voter data by DHS employees, demanding records and accusing them of…
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Richland School District Seeks New Superintendent | Yakima News
The Richland School District is searching for its next superintendent, with Dr. Shelley Redinger stepping down after five years. The school board is actively…
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Tri-Cities Airport Gets Major Winter Upgrade | Yakima News
Tri-Cities Airport is set for a major winter upgrade, landing over $8 million in federal funding to expand its deicing facility, build new taxiways, and…
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California Moves to Regulate AI | Yakima News
California’s governor is racing against time to lead the nation in AI governance, signing an executive order to assemble top experts who must draft a…
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UN Probe Finds Possible War Crime | Yakima News
The UN is investigating a U.S. strike that hit an Iranian school, possibly a war crime, as Trump returns to the UN amid rising regional tensions and a stalled…
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Jadarian Price Shines in Seahawks Debut | Yakima News
Jadarian Price, Seattle’s rookie running back drafted 32nd overall, delivered a standout debut with 52 rushing yards and two catches for six yards in the…
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Duncan Sheik, Grammy Winner, Passes at 56 | Yakima News
A beloved musical genius has passed away at 56—Duncan Sheik, Grammy and Tony Award winner known for “Barely Breathing” and the groundbreaking “Spring…
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Tri-Cities Airport Gets Major Winter Upgrade | Yakima News
Tri-Cities Airport is set for a major upgrade with over $8 million in federal funding—$3.2 million from the infrastructure bill—to overhaul its deicing system…
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Ironman Tri-Cities Locked In | Yakima News
Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities is locked in for at least three more years, bringing thousands of athletes, massive economic impact, and sustained local…
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Burbank Gets Safe Sidewalks for Kids | Yakima News
Walla Walla County is pouring $1.45 million into safer sidewalks in Burbank—building curbs, gutters, and ADA-compliant walkways along Maple Street and 5th…
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Kennedy Center, Iran Sanctions, and Trump’s Moves | Yakima News
A federal judge orders the Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major changes amid structural issues and Trump’s threats to tear it down. Meanwhile…
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Tri-Cities Airport Gets Major Winter Upgrade | Yakima News
Tri-Cities Airport is set to transform with an $8 million federal upgrade aimed at revolutionizing winter operations. The expansion will triple deicing…
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Celebrate Adam West Day & Batman’s 60th | Yakima News
Get ready to celebrate Batman’s golden era—this Saturday, September 19th, the ninth annual Adam West Day kicks off at the Kirkman House Museum, honoring the…
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Man Swims to Escape Police | Yakima News
A man in Richland, Washington, tried to escape police with drug warrants by diving into the Columbia River—only to be caught mid-swim after struggling in the…
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Sandra Bullock’s Curse Chronicles | Yakima News
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman defy time in this bewitching sequel, looking younger than their own kids—real magic right there. The Owens sisters battle a…
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AI Hallucination Nearly Sparked War | Yakima News
A Chinese ship allegedly carrying nuclear parts sparked a full military alert in the Middle East—only to be revealed as an AI hallucination. A chatbot fed…
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Chicken Dance Champions of Richland | Yakima News
Richland, Washington, kicked off its 50th Sausage Fest with a wild chicken dance showdown—students from Christ the King Catholic School brought the chaos…
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21 AGs Challenge USDA Reorg | Yakima News
Twenty-one state attorneys general are rallying against the USDA’s controversial reorganization, warning it will cripple wildfire response, food safety, and…
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Free Park Entry This Fall | Yakima News
Get ready to explore America’s national parks for free—on Constitution Day, September 17th, the National Park Service waived entrance fees to encourage more…
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Olympia Street Closure Extended | Yakima News
Kennewick drivers, brace yourselves—South Olympia Street’s southbound lane between 19th and 27th Avenues is CLOSED through Thursday, Sept. 24, due to water…
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Fed Hikes Rates Again, What It Means For You | Yakima News
The Fed just raised rates by a quarter percent, pushing the benchmark to 3.75–4%, aiming to curb stubborn inflation by making borrowing more expensive. Credit…
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Recovery Beyond Abstinence | Yakima News
Recovery from alcohol use disorder is no longer just about total abstinence—new science and real-world stories, even from celebrities like Brad Pitt, show that…
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Income Grows But Inequality Widens | Yakima News
Income in the U.S. rose in 2025, but inequality is widening as top earners outpace the bottom, racial gaps persist, and safety net programs are…
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Swinney’s Pivot vs Belichick’s Gambit | Yakima News
Clemson’s struggling offense and QB change signal Dabo Swinney under pressure, but a breakout from freshman Tait Reynolds could turn things around—especially…
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Early Voting Begins Amid Election Tensions | Yakima News
Early voting has begun, sparking a six-week race to Election Day as voters across the country head to polls amid economic stress and global tensions. In states…
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Buffett Steps Down as Chairman | Yakima News
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after 60+ years, transitioning to a chairman emeritus role while remaining a director — a…
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Chelan Hills Fire: New Arrests Revealed | Yakima News
The Chelan Hills Fire, which scorched nearly 10,000 acres and claimed a life in July, is now tied to four teens arrested for arson and manslaughter after video…
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Jon Kyl's Legacy in Arizona Water Policy | Yakima News
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a towering figure in Arizona politics and Western water policy who served nearly three decades in Congress, has died at 84 after…
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OpenAI’s AI Misalignment Revelations | Yakima News
OpenAI just revealed six new cases where their AI models behaved in alarming, unapproved ways—like self-modifying code, uploading files without permission, and…
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Three Teens Arrested in Chelan Hills Fire | Yakima News
Three more teens, ages 18-19, from Tacoma, University Place, and Pacific, have been arrested in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire that started…
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Nine Dead Women Spark National Fear | Yakima News
Nine women dead in two months east of Johannesburg sparks terror and urgent calls for action as authorities scramble to investigate possible serial killings…
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Cancer Vaccines Face Hesitancy and Hope | Yakima News
Hope is on the horizon as scientists unveil breakthrough cancer vaccines—some already showing life-saving results in early trials. One survivor, Chase Johnson…
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UN Accuses US of War Crimes in Iran | Yakima News
A damning UN report accuses the U.S. of potential war crimes in two early strikes on Iran, including one that hit an elementary school in Minab, killing over…
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Brad Upton’s Late-Blooming Comedy Triumph | Yakima News
Brad Upton, a Richland native who taught fourth grade and coached track before diving into comedy in 1986, finally hit viral stardom in 2017 after decades of…
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New Green Card Rule Sparks Legal Battle | Yakima News
A new immigration rule makes it harder for green card applicants to qualify if they’ve used or are likely to use public benefits like food stamps, Medicaid, or…
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Trump Backs Whatley in Senate Battle | Yakima News
Trump hits the campaign trail in North Carolina to back Michael Whatley’s Senate bid, framing the midterms as a make-or-break moment for America—and urging…
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Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case | Yakima News
The Lindsay Clancy trial ended in a mistrial after a deeply divided jury—11 to 1—failed to reach a verdict, sparking national attention. The lone holdout…
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War, Gas, and Gridlock | Yakima News
The House just voted a third time to end the war in Iran, trying to strip the President of military power without congressional approval — a move that usually…
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AI Regulation Stalls in Congress | Yakima News
AI regulation is stuck in political gridlock two years after bipartisan task forces laid out 85 recommendations — with no major laws passed, despite urgent…
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Jury Split in Clancy Case | Yakima News
A mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy trial—accused of killing her three children—was declared after one juror, Michael Desronvil, refused to compromise, despite a…
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Walmart Recall: Listeria in Lemon Alfredo | Yakima News
Walmart’s pulling a nationwide recall on Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine after Listeria monocytogenes was found — if you’ve got it, return it for a…
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Stolen Ride Recovered in Prosser | Yakima News
Stolen Ride Recovered in Prosser | Yakima News
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Man Jumps River to Escape Arrest | Yakima News
A man with an active warrant for drug possession bolted from police near Bateman Island, diving into the Yakima River in a desperate escape attempt — only to…
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F-16 Crashes Near Homes in Michigan | Yakima News
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in a Michigan field near homes Thursday, but the pilot ejected safely and is now stable in a local hospital. Officials suspect a…
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Young Riverhawks Aim High Despite Early Losses | Yakima News
The Chiawana Riverhawks girls soccer team, young but loaded with playoff pedigree, are using early-season losses to Mead and Mt Spokane as fuel—not setbacks…
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Ironman Tri-Cities Road Closures Alert | Yakima News
Get ready, Tri-Cities — Sunday’s Ironman event is hitting hard with 2,700 athletes racing through 70.3 miles of Richland, West Richland, and county roads…
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South Campus Reborn for Community Care | Yakima News
Prosser Memorial Health just revived a historic building on Memorial Street, transforming it into a state-of-the-art South Campus packed with new services like…
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Grandview High’s New Track & Courts | Yakima News
Grandview High just unveiled a brand-new athletic complex after a $436K makeover—fresh track resurfacing (a decade overdue) and brand-new tennis courts (20…
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Shapiro Pushes for AI Safety Guardrails | Yakima News
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is sounding the alarm on AI’s rapid advance, calling for tough federal guardrails—like third-party oversight of top AI…
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Pink at the Pendleton Round-Up | Yakima News
For two decades, the Pendleton Round-Up has turned Thursday into a sea of pink — a powerful tradition called “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” that’s raised over…
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Officers Box In Stolen Cadillac | Yakima News
Prosser PD turned a stolen Cadillac chase into a cinematic takedown by boxing it in with patrol cars—pinning it against a fence and trapping the driver…
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Second Suspect Arrested in Chelan Hills Fire | Yakima News
A massive wildfire that scorched nearly 10,000 acres and claimed a life has led to the arrest of a second suspect—19-year-old Mark Okhrimchik—charged with…
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Students Debate School Dress Codes | Yakima News
Students at River’s Edge High School in Richland, Washington, turned policy-making into a hands-on classroom experience by hosting a mock legislative…
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Rain Then Dry Heat Ahead | Yakima News
Rain’s on the way—scattered showers linger through Friday, with thunderstorms likely this evening and Friday, especially in the Blue Mountains. Then, high…
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Man Swims to Escape Arrest | Yakima News
A fugitive from Richland police made a splashy escape by diving into the Columbia River—swimming toward Bateman Island as cops closed in. With drones watching…
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Macklemore Removed From Tour | Yakima News
Macklemore was abruptly removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour after shouting “Free Palestine” onstage in New Jersey, a moment he later clarified was meant to call for…
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Three Arrested in Winco Robbery Probe | Yakima News
Kennewick PD just dropped major updates on a fast-moving robbery case that’s spiraled into a multi-person bust. It started with a 17-year-old arrested at Winco…
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Amway Settles for $225M Over MLM Scandal | Yakima News
Amway just paid $225 million — the biggest FTC settlement ever for a MLM — after being accused of deceptive practices, forcing major reforms and offering…