🌱 Which once-loved Yakima eateries still linger on Google Maps?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which once-loved Yakima eateries still linger on Google Maps?

Also on today's calendar: Walla Walla Sweets at Yakima Valley Pippins.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 39.
• Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 7 Closed Yakima Restaurants Still Live on Inside Google Maps Pics (newstalkkit.com) — Union Gap gets a quick nod as part of the Yakima-area Taco Time locations that are still open, even as several beloved Yakima restaurants have closed and now only live on in old Google Maps images. The story walks through seven shuttered Yakima spots, sharing where they once stood and what’s there now, stirring up memories for longtime local diners.
   

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📸 Around Union Gap

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union Gap

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• 🍽️ Cruise In Style — Friday Night Cruise 🚗 →
  Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que, 1504 E Washington Ave, Union Gap
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• AI for Leearning Parent & Student Night →
  Union Gap School Yakima, WA 98903
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Walla Walla Sweets at Yakima Valley Pippins →
  Yakima County Stadium, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima
  1:35 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Take It To The Limit - Eagles Tribute →
  Capitol Theatre, 19 S 3rd St, Yakima
  7:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Commencement Rehearsal
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 University Wide Events
• Spring 2026 Semester Ends-Final Day of Spring Semester
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Spring 2026 Semester Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP)
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Friday May 15

• Spring 2026 Semester-Emergency CEP Day
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Adams Elementary Pastries for Parents
  Wapato School District Wapato, WA 98951
  7:45 am

Saturday May 16

• Commencement
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 University Wide Events
• Commencement 2026
  Yakima Valley College 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Spring Showcase — Yakima Music en Acción →
  Eisenhower High School, 611 S 44th Ave, Yakima
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Yakima

• Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham set to retire after 35 years of service (nbcrightnow.com)
• Sozo Sports Complex to host Yakima's free World Cup fan zone (yakimaherald.com)
• Yakima Valley Pet Rescue Plans Sip & Snip Fundraiser Event (newstalkkit.com)

Selah

• Selah Community Days 2026 Kicks Off This Week with Family Fun, Fireworks, and Community Spirit. (mega993online.com)
• Serial arsonist gets 20 years for Eastern Washington wildfires (nbcrightnow.com)
• MultiCare and Regence fail to reach new contract agreement (yakimaherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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