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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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EMAS Saves Lives When Runways Fail | Yakima News
An Amazon Air cargo plane veered off Miami’s runway at 130 mph, crashing through vehicles and killing five—highlighting a life-saving safety system missing at…
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Trump Admin Pushes Voter Roll Purge Tool | Yakima News
The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to revive SAVE, a controversial voter roll system that once flagged thousands as non-citizens — sparking…
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Bunch Steps Down Amid Political Pressure | Yakima News
Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian’s third secretary and a towering figure in American museum leadership, is stepping down at 73 — not under pressure, he insists…
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Storms Hit Hawaii and California | Yakima News
Hurricane Lowell slammed Hawaii’s western islands with 80-mph winds and torrential rain, triggering flood and mudslide warnings as schools and offices shut…
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Mars Wasn't Always Red and Dry | Yakima News
Forget the dusty red planet—Mars might’ve once teemed with water, volcanoes, and even ancient microbes. NASA’s robotic explorers, including Perseverance at…
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Man Tasered After Knife Threat | Yakima News
In Moses Lake, Washington, a 50-year-old man who thought he owned private property bolted when cops arrived — after previously threatening to stab an officer…
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Pasco Council Weighs Fifth Cannabis Store | Yakima News
Pasco City Council is poised to break the four-store cannabis cap, potentially approving a fifth retail license for Compas LLC — a Tri-Cities business applying…
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Netanyahu Warned Days Before Attack | Yakima News
A new explosive report claims Israeli PM Netanyahu was warned days before the October 7 Hamas attack by the UAE president — a claim Netanyahu’s office denies…
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Renoir Museum Heist Sparks Alarm | Yakima News
Art thieves struck early Tuesday at the iconic Renoir Museum — once the artist’s own home — snatching four paintings before alarms triggered a chaotic chase…
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Mother Accused in Son’s Fatal Strangulation | Yakima News
A mother from Frankfort, Illinois, faces three murder charges after allegedly strangling her two-year-old son with a cord found in the basement—while she was…
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Defense Considers Plea Deal for Clancy | Yakima News
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington is now open to a plea deal for Lindsay Clancy, following a mistrial in her case over the deaths of her three children. While…
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Black River Rewires Itself | Yakima News
The Black River’s wild new move—drying up along Highway 35 and rerouting through Tank Creek—is turning into a nature spectacle, exposing ancient riverbeds…
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Family Pleads for Help After Plane Vanishes | Yakima News
A family is shattered after a plane carrying Mario Lamar, his wife Lili, and their two grandchildren vanished over the Bahamas—only to later find one of their…
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Canada Slams U.S. With New Tariffs | Yakima News
Canada just slapped new tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods—steel, furniture, clothes, electronics—all hit with 15% to 50% duties in a direct反击 to…
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Billionaire Broker of U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal | Yakima News
A billionaire once targeted by U.S. money laundering probes has become a key architect of a massive oil deal between the U.S. and Venezuela, unlocking access…
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Ground Zero Secrets Exposed | Yakima News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveils a shocking trove of documents revealing how New York City downplayed the toxic air at Ground Zero —…
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Hurricane Marie’s Coastal Fury | Yakima News
Hurricane Marie sent Southern California into chaos with record-breaking waves, flooding streets, garages, and homes—forcing locals to sandbag their properties…
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Russia and North Korea Link Roads | Yakima News
Russia and North Korea just unveiled their first-ever road bridge across the Tumen River, a historic milestone symbolizing deepening ties between the two…
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements | Yakima News
The UK just slapped heavy sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, banning imports and targeting key players—marking a dramatic policy shift…
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Hagen Fire Containment Gains | Yakima News
The Hagen Fire, now burning over 61,000 acres at 60% containment, remains a major regional threat—but progress is being made. Evacuation levels are being…
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Paradise Fire Updates and Evacuation Changes | Yakima News
The Paradise Fire rages across 9,600+ acres, 28% contained, with shifting evacuation levels offering cautious relief—Umatilla and Walla Walla Counties…
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Ukraine Under Fire as Diplomacy Stalls | Yakima News
Kyiv endured a devastating morning onslaught of missiles and drones, killing three and injuring sixteen, with strikes hitting homes, civilian infrastructure…
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Three Queens Fire Evacuations Update | Yakima News
The Three Queens Fire has exploded to 9,501 acres with just 12% containment, forcing urgent evacuations across northwest Kittitas County. Level Three orders…
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UK to Sanction Israeli Settlements | Yakima News
The UK is poised to slap new sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, marking a dramatic pivot in its foreign policy toward Israel and a bold stand…
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South Florida Family Plane Vanishes | Yakima News
A small plane carrying four members of a South Florida family vanished Monday while flying from the Bahamas to Miami. The Piper PA-34, piloted by Mario Lamar—a…
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Houthi Attacks Escalate Red Sea Tensions | Yakima News
Saudi-led coalition forces are hitting back hard after Houthi militants launched deadly attacks on civilian areas and energy facilities in southwestern Saudi…
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Wind, Heat, and Fire Risk Ahead | Yakima News
Weather’s turning wild this week—gusty winds stronger than Labor Day are on the way, and with vegetation still bone dry, fire danger won’t vanish just because…
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Prince George Begins Eton Journey | Yakima News
Prince George kicks off his royal education at Eton College, stepping into a historic tradition that’s shaped Britain’s leaders and icons — from prime…
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Berrian Fire Fully Contained | Yakima News
Good news from the wildfire front: The Berrian Fire, which erupted on Labor Day near Hat Rock State Park and burned 188 acres in a remote, hard-to-reach area…
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Marty Cook Inducted Into Hall of Fame | Yakima News
Marty Cook, a 46-year disc golf veteran and pioneer, just got his moment in the sun—inducted into the Washington State Disc Golf Hall of Fame, joining an…
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Neighbors Save House and Rabbits from Fire | Yakima News
A wildfire erupted near a home in Franklin County, Washington, threatening a shed packed with pet rabbits—thanks to quick-thinking neighbors, no one got hurt…
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Amazon Plane Crashes Through Miami Fence | Yakima News
An Amazon cargo plane veered off the runway at Miami International Airport, crashing through a fence and into two vehicles, killing five people and injuring…
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Doug Tallman’s Ice Cream Triumph | Yakima News
When Amethyst Creamery’s owner Doug Tallman faced double setbacks—break-ins and a cancer diagnosis—the community rallied around him in ways he called “unreal.”…
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Fleet | Yakima News
U.S. forces strike three Iranian oil tankers in a major escalation after Iranian missiles hit American warships — a direct warning that Iran’s entire oil fleet…
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Boeing 767 Lands Beyond Runway | Yakima News
A Boeing 767 cargo plane veered off Miami’s runway, smashed through a fence, and slammed into two vehicles, killing five people and injuring others — while…
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Mail-In Ballots Rejected in Washington | Yakima News
Over 20,000 mail-in ballots were tossed out in Washington’s August primary—up 32% from last time—hitting central and southeast counties hardest, with Yakima…
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Berrian Fire Grows Near Hat Rock | Yakima News
A fast-moving wildfire in Benton County, Washington, now at 170 acres with 50% containment, erupted on Labor Day and merged from two separate blazes. Located…
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Wapato Harvest Festival Recap | Yakima News
Wapato’s 79th Annual Harvest Festival was a full-day community celebration packed with fun, food, and family vibes—complete with a parade, pony rides…
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Trump’s $10M Bet on Texas Senate | Yakima News
MAGA, Inc. is pouring $10 million into Texas’ Senate race — the first major general election ad push for Trump’s group — signaling a serious bid to defend a…
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Turning Point Builds Grassroots Power in Iowa | Yakima News
Turning Point Action is quietly building a conservative grassroots empire in Iowa—with boots on the ground, not just noise at the state fair. They’re doubling…
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AG Warns Sale Could Hurt Washington Rates | Yakima News
Washington’s Attorney General Nick Brown is sounding the alarm over a $2 billion deal that would see PacifiCorp sell its Washington operations to Portland…
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ESPN’s Bold Move to Reclaim Youth Sports | Yakima News
ESPN’s bold “Take Back Sports” initiative is reviving youth athletics with a $5 million push to make sports fun, accessible, and development-focused for kids…
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Grandview’s Business Boom Accelerates | Yakima News
Grandview is on the rise, thanks to the Port’s aggressive push to attract new businesses—hitting trade shows, securing 45 acres for a new business park, and…
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Umatilla's Cameras and Crime Drop | Yakima News
Umatilla’s bold new safety plan—complete with Flock cameras, extra police, and better lighting—is showing early promise, with shootings down 28-30% since…
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Weather Wildcard: Winds & Swings This Week | Yakima News
Temperatures are set to soar into the high 80s, even hitting 90 in spots by Thursday—before a sharp cooldown drops us back into the 70s over the weekend. Brace…
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Steinem and Parton: Two Paths to Feminism | Yakima News
Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton, though vastly different in style, both redefined what it means to champion women—Steinem through bold activism and Parton…
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Plan | Yakima News
A federal judge has blocked the USPS from enforcing a new executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, citing urgent risks of voter disenfranchisement…
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Fires Contained But Work Continues | Yakima News
Two major fires in the Umatilla National Forest are still active, with the Hagen Fire at 61,396 acres (56% contained) and the Paradise Fire at 9,646 acres (28%…
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Berrian Fire Under Control | Yakima News
A wildfire called the Berrian Fire erupted near Hat Rock State Park, burning 170 acres across BLM land — but no homes, crops, or injuries were reported. Now…
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Guard Members Return After Wildfire Battle | Yakima News
After nearly seven weeks battling deadly wildfires, 550 Washington National Guard members are back home — having spent over 40 days on the front lines…
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Yakima Remembers 911 Twenty-Five Years Later | Yakima News
Yakima’s police and fire departments unite this Friday at 4 PM in the Memorial Garden for a solemn 25-year remembrance of 9/11, honoring the fallen and…
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Amazon Air Plane Crashes at Miami Airport | Yakima News
An Amazon Air cargo plane slammed into vehicles after overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and sparking a major…
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Africa’s Map Revolution | Yakima News
A U.S. government map sparked global outrage by misplacing Nigeria and Mozambique, igniting a debate about how we perceive the world. The fallout led the UN to…
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Hyundai, Guns, and a Wanted Man | Yakima News
A deadly shooting erupted in Kennewick after a car allegedly stolen by a 23-year-old suspect, Jose Luis Lemos, led to a violent confrontation. Surveillance…
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Labor Day Picnic Honors Workers | Yakima News
Hundreds of families flooded Columbia Park in Kennewick for the 13th annual Labor Day Picnic — a free, community-powered celebration honoring the unsung heroes…
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Hull Builds Bonds for Young Team | Yakima News
Jody Hull’s second season with the Tri-City Americans is all about relationships, not just wins — as he shifts focus to player development with a younger…
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US Open Food Scene Goes Bold | Yakima News
The US Open is turning heads not just with tennis aces but with a culinary revolution on the grounds—think Korean fried chicken, caviar-topped nuggets, and…
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Sterile Flies Race to Stop Screwworm Threat | Yakima News
A deadly bug is making a comeback in the Southwest—thanks to a sneaky return through the Darien Gap, the New World screwworm is back, laying eggs on…
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September’s Movie Blockbuster Roundup | Yakima News
September’s movie lineup is packed with adrenaline, history, and nostalgia—plus Robert Pattinson flexing his acting chops with a killer accent. Kick off the…
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Berrian Fire Grows in Benton County | Yakima News
A fast-moving 250-acre wildfire, the Berrian Fire, is raging across the Columbia River from Hat Rock State Park in Benton County, Washington—tough terrain…