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It’s Friday, Yakima! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A 1902 steam engine’s first run in 70 years, the “Fruity Pebbles” highway plan, and glow night rec swim + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Historic rail comeback milestone: In Toppenish, the 1902 steam engine No. 1364 moved under its own power for the first time in more than 70 years, boosting prospects for the Yakima Valley Trolley — read the full story.
New approach to transportation funding: Yakima City Council voted to drop the $20 car tab fee and add a 0.1% sales tax, expected to start July 1 and last 10 years, aiming to ease strain on families — see what’s changing and when.
Highway connection in development: Selah is moving forward with plans to extend Naches Avenue to Interstate 82. The federally funded ‘Fruity Pebbles’ would create a truck route, with completion in five to ten years — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Sip something clean: NUYU Juice Bar keeps it simple and tasty with juices from 100% organic fruits and veggies, featuring no powders, additives, or added sugar. Think midweek reset without meal-prep guilt, and a chance to drink the rainbow with something clean, bright, and real.
Treasure hunt, downtown edition:
Yakima Finds is a multi-vendor consignment mall brimming with antiques, vintage finds, vinyl, instruments, and quirky collectibles from ever-changing booths. Pop in for a quick peek, lose track of time, then leave certain the perfect piece will reveal itself on your next visit.
Brows that behave, finally: Siren Yakima creates natural-looking permanent makeup through precise facial mapping and smart scar camouflage, freeing you from mirror battles and saving time for coffee walks. Expect subtle, low-maintenance results that hold up to sweat, errands, and surprise meetings… because your brows shouldn’t clock out before you do.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏊 Glow Night Rec Swim @ YMCA & Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Skip the couch for a Friday night rec swim under blacklights, glow decor, and staff in full glow mode. Wear neon or bright white, and roll in with your membership, the $20 family pass, or $7 youth and $13 adult.
🎉 FreddyPalooza 2 @ The Chainsaw Cat | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 PM – Two-night birthday takeover at The Chainsaw Cat, with live sets, beer pong, a spades table, and a local photog snapping photos you’ll like. Night two jumps on the Pink Bus, BYOB with plush seats and a toast. Five bucks first night, thirty for the bus.
👩 International Women’s Day Celebration @ 302 W Yakima Ave | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – International Women’s Day at The Little Soapmaker means one thing, bubbles with your body butter. Spend $40, sip a complimentary mimosa, and browse soaps, lotions, and gift-worthy treats like the seasoned Yakima local you are.
🧵 Threadlines: A Forest Tapestry and Charm Exhibit @ S 16th Ave & W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA, United States, Washington 98902 | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Two exhibits are stitching the forest indoors, no bug spray required. Threadlines brings four artists mapping textures, stories of West Coast ecosystems, while Thorp artist Renee Adams’ Charm explores where human and nonhuman meet, with a reception and artist talks, honoring Cathy Olivieri’s creative spirit.
🎸 Scotty Wilson @ Hoops | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Pendleton’s Scotty Wilson brings Texas and Red Dirt grit to Hoops, with 90s alt-country soul and outlaw bite. Expect story songs, a honky-tonk stomp, and a little whiskey-in-the-throat truth. The good kind of dusty, like your boots after a lap through the hop fields.
🌱 Seed Starting Course @ Hometown Ace Hardware | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from scrolling and let Lindy teach you how to read seed packets, size up your soil, and map a planting calendar. Free class, 15% off supplies, plus a starter-kit raffle. 15 spots, register at 509-972-4400 or front registers, and arrive on time.
📚 Don Quixote Book Club @ Inklings Bookshop | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Inklings is tilting at windmills with a Don Quixote book club, and the novel’s 30% off while you gear up. Perfect excuse to finally read the classic we all pretend we finished, then debate idealism, reality, and whether Sancho’s the real hero.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Yakima report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
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