Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Parks and Recreation faces $1.4M cuts after a failed levy, threatening key community programs and facilities (including Lions Pool and Harman Senior Center) while the Yakima Valley Community Foundation has launched donation links as support begins.

Teacher Roger Jacob received regional Teacher of the Year recognition last November while the district’s Johnson O'Malley Program earned the Exemplary Program of the Year award for Region 6, honoring its role in supporting Native students with cultural+academic enrichment.

The awards highlight the district’s commitment to education.

STCU is offering free FAFSA assistance for students and families (including non-members) in Washington and Idaho who are planning college or career training programs.

The initiative partners with local high school and college career counselors and Launch NW to boost FAFSA completion rates in the region.

Yakima Parks and Rec faces a $1.4 million budget cut that risks closing several facilities and scaling back programs like the Summer Sunset Concert Series at Franklin Park.

The Yakima Valley Community Foundation has launched donation links so community members can directly support park maintenance and operating costs.

International Mind-Body Wellness Day gives Yakima residents a chance to refresh mind and body today.

The observance promotes mindful eating and gentle movement to ease January stress (a welcome reset amid busy routines).

Yakima Flight, a low-cost basketball program, offers inner-city kids a chance to develop skills and receive college coach attention.

After practices at Wilson Middle School & Hoop House, teams will compete in nearby tournaments and travel in January, with up to four teams now and plans to add two more.