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When Does School Begin in Yakima County? Full List of Start Dates
Want to know when classes start? Check out the full list of first day back dates for all 15 schools in the Yakima County School District.
Downtown's Oldest Restaurant Still on the Real Estate Market
The restaurant is the oldest family-owned restaurant in Yakima. It holds the Golden Wheel Chinese restaurant and The Lotus Room.
New Toy Kiosk Inside Valley Mall Intrigues the Kids
The Valley Mall has been been bustling with shoppers and new stores, too.
These WA Towns Are Expected to Lose the Most Residents in 2026
The steepest expected population declines in 2026 are concentrated in parts of Central and Eastern WA, particularly within Snohomish and Okanogan counties.
Catholic Charities to Open 3 New Public EV Charging Stations
Three new electric vehicle charging stations from Catholic Charities are coming to Yakima, Union Gap, and Wenatchee. Funding comes from a $3M state grant.
These Restaurants Passed Yakima County Food Inspections in June
In June 2026, 72 Yakima County restaurants, buffets, food trucks, and grocery stores underwent health inspections. Ten of those establishments failed their inspections.
See Where Yakima Valley Winners Bought Lottery Tickets in July
Keep in mind that you only have up to 180 days to claim your lottery prize. See where several Washington Lottery winners purchased tickets at stores in Yakima, Union Gap, Selah, Ellensburg, and Goldendale during July.