š± Which Yakima streets and sidewalks could be next for upgrades?
Yakima, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Yakima! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Yakima streets and sidewalks could be next for upgrades?
- How Yakimaās failed bar exam could change new lawyersā careers
- Yakima County task force seizes drugs and guns in Wapato raid
Also on today's calendar: The Market at Meadowbrook 2026 Season and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hazy and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 58 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Hazy and very hot, temps: high: 100, low: 60.
- Saturday: Hot with hazy sun, with a high of 98 and low of 57 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Yakima pursues infrastructure improvements to support community growth and economic development (yaktrinews.com) ā Yakima officials are mapping out major road, intersection, and sidewalk upgrades, along with broader infrastructure work on utilities and water systems, to keep pace with growth. Because funding is limited, the city will phase projects in over time, prioritizing those that attract state and federal dollars and best support economic development and everyday travel for residents. 
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2. Washington law school deans request reprieve for grads impacted by cancelled bar exam (kuow.org) ā Yakima hosted Washingtonās first NextGen bar exam on July 28, but technical failures at the Yakima Convention and Event Center forced officials to cancel the test for more than 600 wouldābe lawyers. Now the stateās three law school deans are urging the Washington Supreme Court to grant affected graduates temporary ādiploma privilegeā so they can begin practicing without waiting months for a retake. Ā Ā Ā
3. Wapato drug investigation ends with arrest and guns seized (nbcrightnow.com) ā A three-month L.E.A.D. Task Force investigation led by the Yakima County Sheriffās Office ended with an arrest, drug seizure, and two guns recovered at a Wapato home. Officials say the narcotics were being distributed locally and note that multiple agencies from across the Yakima Valley assisted, reflecting an ongoing regional push against drug trafficking. Ā Ā Ā
4. Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires (kiro7.com) ā Yakima County and the Yakama Nation are included in a new federal emergency declaration bringing FEMA support for Washingtonās wildfire crisis. The aid will bolster firefighting, temporary shelter, medical supplies, and searchāandārescue efforts, while Red Cross donations and volunteers are being sought to help thousands displaced, especially around Spokane, where fastāmoving fires have destroyed homes and forced mass evacuations. Ā Ā Ā
5. Anti-flock campaign in Yakima adds posters under Flock devices (nbcrightnow.com) ā Flock license-plate cameras across Yakima are drawing fresh pushback as Yakima Community Aid posts signs under devices saying theyāre tracking residents and directing people to contact City Council. The group wants more transparency, public education, and possibly a public vote, while the city has recently renewed its Flock contract and police report dozens of camera-assisted arrests. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Yakima
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Upcoming Events in
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FREE Sprint Boat Show & Shine at Valley Mall! ā
State Fair Park - Home of the Yakima Valley SunDome & Central Washington State Fair, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima
5:30 pm
Friday August 14
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Other local events
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Fall 2026 Non-Degree Seeking Registration Begins
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Summer 2026 Semester Sessions LS and VS-Final Day of Instruction
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J-Term/Spring 2027 Deans Input Window Closes for Master Schedule
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J-Term/Spring 2027 Department Final Input and Review Window Open
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Summer 2026 Semester Sessions LS and VS Final Grade Entry Ends
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The Market at Meadowbrook 2026 Season ā
Meadowbrook Mall, 7200 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
10:00 am -
Live Music with Die Bruder at The Public House of Yakiima - West ā
Public House of Yakima, 5703 W Tieton Dr, Yakima
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Thursday August 27
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Gilbert Cellars Music in the Vines: Kara Hesse (All Ages Show) in Yakima ā
Gilbert Cellars, 2620 Draper Rd, Yakima
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The OutSkirts ā
The Outskirts Brewing Co., 707 Test Drive Lane, Selah
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Central Washington Agricultural Museum ā
Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main St, Union Gap
10:00 am -
Baby Animal Art Camp- Baby elephant day Ages 6-12 ā
Happily Painted LLC, 115 E 3rd Ave, Selah
12:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: CHUCHO HAS BEEN REUNITED WITH HIS FAMILY THANKS TO MICROCHIPPING!!!!
Found dog on 12th Ave and Tieton, he jumped in my car when I was leaving the doctors office and he is obviously missed! Seems very well loved andā¦ (Nextdoor Gromore) - My cat broke through the screen and got out last night.
If anyone has seen him please let me know. Heās my baby! Heās all black with a crooked tail. His name is Tuck. (Nextdoor East Valley)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Consultant - Washington Plaza in Yakima. Apply here.
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Yakima. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yakima here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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