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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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Students Get QR Keychains to Report Safety Concerns | Yakima News
Richland Police is launching a bold new safety push at two local high schools: students will get QR-code keychains that instantly connect them to the…
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Kraft Sheeran Macklemore Philanthropy Clash | Yakima News
Billionaire Patriots owner Robert Kraft sparked controversy by pushing to remove Macklemore from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, citing…
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Design Washington's Future Dollar Coin | Yakima News
Washington State is racing against time to design its new dollar coin, set for release in 2029, as part of the national American Innovation Program. State…
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Fentanyl, Firearm, and Child in Moses Lake | Yakima News
Police in Moses Lake, Washington, raided a home on West Gary Street after receiving reports of fentanyl sales — and instead found a shocking scene: loose…
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Constitution Comes to Class | Yakima News
Former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rogers brought the U.S. Constitution to life for Spokane high schoolers, reading directly from the document and explaining…
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Teacher Arrested for Child Abuse Material | Yakima News
A Yakima high school teacher, David Bray, is facing five charges for possessing child sexual abuse material after a cyber tip led investigators to link his…
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Fentanyl Bust with Child in Danger | Yakima News
Fentanyl Bust with Child in Danger | Yakima News
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Are You Really Covered? | Yakima News
Homeowner’s insurance might not cover what you think it does—especially when disasters hit. Many policies are outdated, underinsured, or exclude key risks like…
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Federal Limits on College Athlete Pay | Yakima News
A new bill, the Protect College Sports Act, is sparking fierce debate in Congress by proposing federal limits on how much colleges can pay athletes — a move…
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Albuquerque Schools Battle Heat | Yakima News
Albuquerque Public Schools is under fire as students return home drenched in sweat — classrooms are sweltering despite years of complaints. With hundreds of AC…
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Tri-City Americans Ready to Rise | Yakima News
The Tri-City Americans are ready to make their mark this season, hitting the ice Saturday at 6:05 PM against the Spokane Chiefs. Under new coach Jody Hull, the…
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Fall Colors 2024: Drought, Heat, and Peak Timing | Yakima News
Fall color season is heating up in Minnesota, with the DNR predicting a mixed bag this year. May’s dry weather kept diseases at bay, but a record-breaking…
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Three Arrested in Kennewick Grocery Robbery | Yakima News
Kennewick police cracked a grocery store robbery on September 5th, initially arresting a 17-year-old on armed robbery and illegal gun charges. But the…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Possession | Yakima News
A man named Ricardo Espinosa, 47, just received a 10-year prison sentence after admitting to possessing 26 videos and 33 images of child sex abuse material on…
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Judge Judy Steps Back From Courtroom | Yakima News
Judge Judy is officially stepping away from the bench next month, shifting focus to behind-the-scenes executive producing — including her son’s show — as her…
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SWAT Takedown Near Highway 395 | Yakima News
SWAT Takedown Near Highway 395 | Yakima News
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Republicans Avoid Trump in Ads | Yakima News
In a surprising twist as midterms heat up, Republicans are quietly avoiding direct mentions of Trump in ads—spending less than 1% on his name—while Democrats…
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Non-Citizen Voting Laws Under Fire | Yakima News
A fiery legal showdown is unfolding as non-citizen voters facing deportation charges challenge the constitutionality of federal election laws, arguing…
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Schroyer Withdrawn: ICE Leadership Stalls | Yakima News
The White House quietly pulled Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE, a move that highlights the messy politics of top federal appointments. Once touted as a…
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Pasco PD’s New Camera Program | Yakima News
Pasco Police are launching OnePasco, a tech-driven initiative to slash investigation time by streamlining access to security camera footage. With two…
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Flock Cameras Solve Hit-and-Run | Yakima News
Yakima County deputies credit the Flock camera system with solving a high-stakes hit-and-run case—where the suspect fled and ditched the car—by exposing the…
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Trump's DC Golf Course in Legal Crosshairs | Yakima News
Trump’s ambitious plan to turn a D.C. park into a championship golf course could cost $20–$49 million, sparking controversy, lawsuits, and political…
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Trade Tensions Hit Small Businesses Hard | Yakima News
Trade wars between the U.S. and Canada are crushing small businesses across the border, with rising costs, stalled expansion, and lost customers driving…
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Digital Evidence Links Horsch to Five Women's Deaths | Yakima News
A chilling digital trail in Philadelphia has investigators racing to unravel a possible murder spree linked to at least five missing women. Found during a…
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BPC-157 in the FDA Spotlight | Yakima News
The FDA is weighing whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to make BPC-157, a peptide popularized online for pain relief and muscle recovery despite…
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Cheeseburger Deals on National Cheeseburger Day | Yakima News
National Cheeseburger Day is here, and it’s burger heaven—Burger King, McDonald’s, Shake Shack, and more are dropping sweet deals like free burgers with a $1…
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Houthi Missile Claims Shake Gulf | Yakima News
Houthis claim they downed a Saudi F-15 with a homemade missile, releasing video and wreckage that a retired U.S. Air Force colonel says matches Saudi jets —…
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Bill to Help Wrongfully Detained Americans | Yakima News
Congresswoman Haley Stevens is introducing a groundbreaking bill to help Americans wrongfully detained overseas, inspired by Paul Whelan’s harrowing five-year…
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King Charles Warns on AI Control | Yakima News
King Charles III convened a high-stakes AI summit, rallying global leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis to tackle the existential…
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AI Could End Humanity in 10 Years | Yakima News
AI could end humanity in a decade—here’s why experts are freaking out, and why the real danger might not be what you think Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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Immigration Agent Arrested in Minneapolis | Yakima News
An ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan man during a high-profile immigration raid has surrendered in Minneapolis after a dramatic legal chase — now…
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Royal AI Summit Derailed by Diana Drama | Yakima News
Just before a major AI summit, royal drama erupted as Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, dropped bombshell claims from his new memoir — alleging Prince…
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Rain, Wind, Then Warmth Ahead | Yakima News
Rain and thunderstorms are rolling in, especially over the Blue Foothills and Mountains, with scattered showers possible through Thursday night—no major…
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Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives | Yakima News
A tragic helicopter crash in Los Angeles claimed the lives of veteran pilot George Marciniw, award-winning aerial journalist Eliana Moreno, and tourist Edy…
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Fatal Shooting in Yakima County | Yakima News
Fatal Shooting in Yakima County | Yakima News
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Oregon’s New Military Range Opens Soon | Yakima News
Oregon’s long-awaited $12 million military training facility is finally coming to life — a state-of-the-art 10-lane crew-served weapons range that meets Army…
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New Fire Station Showcases Community Investment | Yakima News
Yakima County Fire District 5 unveiled its brand new Station 10 in Zillah with an open house, showcasing cutting-edge equipment and a modern facility funded by…
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West Richland Residents Sound Alarm on Data Center Plans | Yakima News
West Richland’s residents are rallying against a proposed data center campus on 1,000 acres just north of their neighborhoods, with over 100 showing up at a…
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Sanctions Bill Targets Putin's War Funding | Yakima News
The House just passed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s war machine, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, designed to cripple Putin’s funding by…
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Barnett Gets 24 Years for Armed Robbery | Yakima News
Feds just handed down a brutal 24-year sentence to Mark Andrew Barnett for armed robbery — the last of three convicts in this case to face justice. With two…
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AI Is Reshaping Jobs, Not Replacing Them | Yakima News
The job market is evolving, not shrinking—employers are getting pickier as AI reshapes roles by boosting productivity and filling skill gaps, not replacing…
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Weather Shift: Storms Then Sunshine | Yakima News
Light showers roll in tonight, with scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday afternoon—especially over central and northeast Oregon—bringing light rain…
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Postal Chief Considers Exit Amid Crisis | Yakima News
The Supreme Court just blocked Trump’s mail-in voting plan—throwing the U.S. Postal Service into a political firestorm. Its embattled head, David Steiner, is…
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Robbery Case Finally Closes With Sentences | Yakima News
A brutal home invasion robbery from July 27, 2025, finally ends with its last suspect sentenced—Mark Andrew Barnett gets 24 years plus community custody. Two…
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Data Centers in West Richland Spark Concern | Yakima News
West Richland City Council quietly sold 1,000 acres to data center developer Trammel Crow—sparking a community outcry over environmental risks, rising utility…
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Double Tragedy in Los Angeles | Yakima News
A double tragedy rocks Los Angeles: a driver, 36-year-old Bailee Lynn Rios, plowed her SUV into a city bus, killing two people, before a news helicopter…
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Sanctions Bill Hides Tariff Power | Yakima News
Congress just passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, poised for President Trump’s signature — targeting Putin and oligarchs after a year of intense debate…
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Drew Lock Steps In as Seahawks QB | Yakima News
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sidelined with a mysterious glute injury, leaving Drew Lock to start against the Cardinals — a role he already…
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Couple Stranded in Deadly Mountain Storm | Yakima News
A deadly mountain storm trapped a couple high in the Enchantments, leaving the woman critically injured and eventually deceased while her husband battled…
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Kennedy Center Closure and Global Moves | Yakima News
The Kennedy Center board, dominated by Trump allies, voted to shutter most of the venue amid a legal battle over naming rights — a fight now blocked by federal…
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Trump's Election Overhaul Blocked | Yakima News
The Supreme Court just killed Donald Trump’s big mail-in voting overhaul plan—calling it impossible to pull off in time for November. But his war on elections…
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Pasco High Considers Naming Gym After Don Monson | Yakima News
Pasco High School is seeking community input on naming its main gym after legendary coach Don Monson — a decision that could honor his 161-65 record, state…
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Couple Stranded in Enchantments | Yakima News
A couple got stranded high in the Enchantments, seven to eight thousand feet up, with the wife unable to move and the husband too weak to carry her. With no…
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From Bust to Beacon: Ryan Leaf's Redemption | Yakima News
Ryan Leaf, once the NFL’s most hyped bust, turned his darkest moments into a powerful comeback. After a spiraling career marred by failure, addiction, and even…
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AI Probed Hugging Face Months Before Breach | Yakima News
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI were secretly probing Hugging Face as early as May—two months before the major breach—hijacking accounts and mapping…
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Fed Raises Rates Amid Inflation Concerns | Yakima News
The Fed just raised rates by a quarter point to 3.75%–4%, its first hike since 2023, as inflation stubbornly exceeds their 2% target. With gas prices climbing…
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Adopt a Pet with Firefighters | Yakima News
Get ready to meet your new furry best friend at Tri-Cities Animal Services’ big adoption event on July 27th, where firefighters are lending a paw—and their…
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Tech Catches Hit-And-Run Suspect | Yakima News
A Yakima County driver thought he could vanish after a hit-and-run by reporting his own car stolen—but the sheriff’s office used the new Flock System, with its…
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Behind Bars, She Never Stops Fighting | Yakima News
Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Iranian activist, shares her harrowing journey in her memoir “A Woman Never Stops Fighting,” smuggled from Evin…
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Sunny the White House Dog Passes | Yakima News
Sunny, the spirited Portuguese water dog who became a beloved White House fixture during the Obama years, has passed away at age fourteen. Known for her…