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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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Mother Vanishes Leaving No Clues | Yakima News
A devoted mother and successful professional vanished without a trace from her D.C. home, leaving behind her car, phones, laptop, wallet, and even her dog —…
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Trump's $5K Promise Sparks Economic Alarm | Yakima News
Trump’s GOP convention bombshell: a $5K check for every adult American if Republicans retain Congress—costing over $1 trillion, sparking chaos in his own camp…
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Rain, Wind, and Cooler Weather Ahead | Yakima News
Breezy and dry today, but fire weather concerns are rising—don’t forget your rain gear for the weekend, as widespread showers are rolling in Saturday through…
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Oregon Pauses New Data Centers on State Land | Yakima News
Oregon’s governor has paused all new data center projects on state land until July 2027, giving lawmakers and agencies time to assess the environmental…
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Washington Schools Protect Immigrant Students | Yakima News
Washington’s schools are stepping up to shield immigrant students with new OSPI guidance, locking down privacy, blocking immigration enforcement on campus, and…
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Body Recovered from Grant County Canal | Yakima News
Grant County confirms the recovery of Richard Johnson, a 70-year-old missing man, after his body was found floating in a canal near an abandoned pickup truck…
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Shooting Investigation at Fern and Gibby | Yakima News
Shots fired near Fern and Gibby sent police racing to action — and now they’re hunting answers after a 17-year-old was rushed to the hospital with a leg wound…
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DiGenova Steps Down in Trump Probe | Yakima News
Joe diGenova, tapped to lead a high-stakes Justice Department probe into alleged conspiracies against Trump, has stepped down — just as the investigation…
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AI’s Double-Edged Sword Exposed | Yakima News
Anthropic shuts down AI accounts attempting to weaponize AI for biological threats, revealing five cases where users skirted safety measures to research deadly…
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Trump’s Midterm Gambit and Vance’s Rise | Yakima News
Republicans are on high alert as they gear up for a pivotal midterm election, banking heavily on Trump to rally voters and preserve their congressional…
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Trump’s Midterm Gambit and Vance’s Rise | Yakima News
Republicans are on high alert as they gear up for a pivotal midterm election, banking heavily on Trump to rally voters and preserve their congressional…
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Teen Injured in Moses Lake Shooting | Yakima News
Teen Injured in Moses Lake Shooting | Yakima News
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Trump's $5K Promise and Midterm Strategy | Yakima News
Trump’s wild $5K-per-adult promise at the GOP convention could cost a trillion dollars—yes, trillion—with the national debt already ballooning. As Republicans…
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BLM Rescues Starving Wild Horses | Yakima News
Wild horses in the Riddle Mountain Herd Management Area are facing dire conditions as drought and the Bald Mountain Fire have destroyed most of their food and…
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Trump's $5K Dividend Plan and Election Risks | Yakima News
Trump’s bold “Trump dividend” plan promises every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain Congress—funded possibly by tariffs—but faces legal hurdles and…
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Mets Honor 9/11 Heroes in NYC | Yakima News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, former Mets players like David Wright and Al Leiter returned to New York City’s Ladder Company Twenty-Five firehouse—not for a…
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Bankman-Fried’s Legal Gambit | Yakima News
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder behind a $11 billion fraud, is asking the Supreme Court for a do-over — arguing he deserves a new trial and that…
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Houthis Advance Threatens Global Trade | Yakima News
Houthis seize Yemen’s Mocha port, advancing toward critical Red Sea chokepoints that could give Iran strategic leverage over global shipping—sparking oil price…
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Communities Honor 911 Heroes Together | Yakima News
Communities across the region gather in solemn tribute to honor those lost on 9/11, with events ranging from sunrise memorials in Kennewick to patriotic…
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Missouri Redistricting Settled by Supreme Court | Yakima News
Missouri’s redistricting chaos finally settles as the U.S. Supreme Court sides with the state’s top election official, ordering the use of the 2022…
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Semi Rollover Closes SR 240 | Yakima News
A semi truck flipped on State Route 240 near milepost six, shutting down both lanes—blamed on the sun blinding the driver. Thankfully, no other vehicles were…
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Journalists Caught in the Fall | Yakima News
On September 11, 2001, a day that shattered normalcy, journalists like Karen Matthews, Richard Drew, Larry Neumeister, Jeremy Brown, and Amy Sancetta found…
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LIV Golf’s Bold Bankruptcy Reset | Yakima News
LIV Golf just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signaling a major restructuring as the Saudi Public Investment Fund steps back and private equity firm BC…
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US Silent as Allies Target West Bank Settlements | Yakima News
International allies like the UK and Canada are advancing sanctions against West Bank settlements, sparking global debate as the U.S. remains silent — a stark…
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Remembering 911 Through Personal Artifacts | Yakima News
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a powerful, emotionally raw exhibit featuring…
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Moses Lake Gang Robbery Unfolds | Yakima News
Moses Lake PD busts a major weapons stash and arrests four in connection with a brutal teen robbery—two adults face serious gun charges, two minors are also…
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Democrats Reclaim Narrative at GOP Convention | Yakima News
Democrats are seizing the spotlight at Trump’s Dallas Republican rally, turning it into a stage to expose GOP hypocrisy and push their own agenda. While…
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Missouri’s Election Map in Legal Freefall | Yakima News
Missouri’s congressional map is in freefall—just weeks before the election, the Supreme Court is stepping in to resolve a legal whirlwind sparked by GOP-led…
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Attorneys General Challenge Endangered Species Rollbacks | Yakima News
Attorney General Nick Brown and 21 other states are launching a major legal challenge against Trump-era rollbacks of the Endangered Species Act, arguing the…
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Remembering 911 Through Local Remembrance | Yakima News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Kennewick and Yakima honor the fallen with solemn ceremonies — early morning remembrance in Kennewick featuring a survivor’s…
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Ricky Joy Candy Recall Alert | Yakima News
Ricky Joy Candy Recall Alert | Yakima News
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Smart Shopping Secrets & AI Money Tips | Yakima News
Shop smarter online—incognito mode can hide your browsing habits and snag you better deals, while leaving items in your cart may trigger surprise coupons…
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Houthi Capture of Mocha Sparks Red Sea Crisis | Yakima News
Houthi fighters, backed by Iran, have seized the Red Sea port town of Mocha, putting them in a stronger position to control the vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait—a…
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CTE Study Links Football Hits to Cognitive Decline | Yakima News
New research from Boston University reveals a chilling truth: repeated head impacts in football, not just concussions, are driving the development of CTE in…
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Betting Apps and Debt Traps | Yakima News
Sports betting apps are flooding our screens, making it easier than ever to gamble on games — but that convenience is coming with a steep price. People are…
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The Dog Stars Fails to Bark | Yakima News
Ridley Scott’s new post-apocalyptic flick “The Dog Stars” casts Jacob Elordi as a lone pilot searching for survivors with his canine companion Jasper, but the…
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Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Investigation | Yakima News
Amazon’s cargo plane crash in Miami has sent shockwaves through the aviation world — a Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, veered off the runway, struck a van, and…
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South Park Renames Itself South America | Yakima News
Trey Parker and Matt Stone just renamed “South Park” to “SOUTH AMERICA” — a savage satire targeting Trump’s landmark renaming spree, including his bizarre…
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Trump's $5K Promise and Midterm Strategy | Yakima News
Trump’s bold midterm gambit: a $5K check for every American adult if GOP wins both chambers—costing trillions, sparking党内 backlash as he rallies voters to…
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Community Cleans River for New Trail | Yakima News
Five hundred volunteers, including a fifth of Amazon’s local staff, cleaned up a two-mile stretch of the Umatilla River Road — not just for trash, but to pave…
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Sunnyside School Safety Alert | Yakima News
A student at Sunnyside High was taken into custody after a social media video linked to a threat, coinciding with a school fight. Police acted swiftly, serving…
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Connell Fall Festival This Weekend | Yakima News
Get ready for the Connell Fall Festival this weekend—downtown’s buzzing with fun! Start your day with a Fireman’s Breakfast, then join the Grand Parade. Savor…
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States Sue Over Endangered Species Rollback | Yakima News
Twenty states and Washington, D.C. are launching legal action against the Trump administration over sweeping changes to the Endangered Species Act, arguing the…
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Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Map Change | Yakima News
The Supreme Court just struck down Missouri’s new congressional map, siding with voters who argued it was a GOP power play — a narrow but major win for…
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Fit Without Breaking the Bank | Yakima News
Tired of fitness fads draining your wallet? Two financial pros reveal how to stay healthy without spending a dime—by testing apps before committing, using free…
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Muslims in the Crosshairs of Politics | Yakima News
Politicians, especially on the Republican side, are weaponizing Islam in election rhetoric—targeting Muslim Americans like Abdul El-Sayed, the only Muslim…
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Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Pregnancy Accommodations | Yakima News
Amazon faces a major new lawsuit from former warehouse workers who allege the company systematically denied pregnancy accommodations—like stools or lighter…
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White House Game Taken Down Over Copyright | Yakima News
The White House launched a “Build the Wall” game—essentially a Tetris clone—to promote border policy, but Tetris’ creators called it copyright infringement…
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South Park Renamed South America | Yakima News
Trey Parker and Matt Stone pulled a wild stunt after Trump’s Lake Ontario rename attempt — they officially rebranded South Park as “South America,” mocking the…
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Seventh Moment of Silence Honors 9/11 Aftermath | Yakima News
This year, Ground Zero’s 9/11 commemoration adds a seventh moment of silence—honoring the thousands who died from illnesses caused by toxic dust and debris, a…
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Hung Jury Leaves Clancy’s Fate Uncertain | Yakima News
Lindsay Clancy’s trial ended in a hung jury, leaving her fate uncertain and paving the way for a possible second trial. Her defense, open to a plea deal…
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Trump's $5K Promise and GOP Convention Fire | Yakima News
Trump’s bold $5K cash promise to every adult American if Republicans retain full control of Congress sent shockwaves through the GOP convention in Dallas, as…
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Strong Winds and Rain Ahead | Yakima News
Strong winds blast through Thursday, especially in Morrow, Umatilla, and Kittitas Valley, sparking serious fire danger amid dry conditions—plus watch for…
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Congress Challenges CPSC’s Data Grab | Yakima News
Congress is sounding the alarm over a Trump-era federal program that’s been scooping up patient records from emergency rooms, calling it an overreach that…
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Trump’s $5K Promise at GOP Convention | Yakima News
Trump dominated the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas, blasting Democrats as extremists and doubling down on Iran while unveiling a $5K-per-adult cash…
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Trump's Claims Fact Checked | Yakima News
Trump’s Republican convention speech packed punch—but fact checkers are calling out major distortions. He claimed $20 trillion in investments during his second…
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Malkovich Pulls Out Over Fake Quote | Yakima News
Actor John Malkovich canceled his planned Tel Aviv performance after a fake quote attributed to him surfaced, claiming excitement to return to Israel — a…
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Yakima County Raising Permit Costs | Yakima News
Yakima County is quietly shifting how it calculates construction permit fees — not by raising rates, but by updating outdated valuation data from 2015 to…
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First Lady’s Silence Amid White House Changes | Yakima News
The White House is undergoing a dramatic, controversial makeover—with new stone pavers, a “Presidential Walk of Fame” targeting rivals, and a giant granite…
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Tri-Cities Data Center Rumors | Yakima News
A massive data center could be coming to West Richland — potentially spanning 1,000 acres and becoming the largest in the Tri-Cities if approved. While no…