Good morning, Yakima.

The Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet fundraiser will take place Saturday, March 14 at SOZO Sports in Yakima—tickets include a catered meal from Texas Roadhouse and a one-year membership, supporting local habitat, hunting and conservation efforts.

Yakima Police are planning a memorial garden at their department to honor Sgt. Joe Deccio five years after he passed.

Community members can donate or sponsor to fund landscaping, a monument and security that will help create a lasting space for remembrance.

1UP Games will reopen on February 10 at its new Rainier Square location (off 26th and Nob Hill) with fresh stock after a fire destroyed about $300K in inventory ($300K lost).

The store will offer consoles and trade-in credit while continuing to serve the Yakima community.

The International Paper Yakima Box facility in Union Gap will close by April 3, cutting 102 jobs as union leaders plan to meet with company officials to discuss the impact.

Jennifer King, the first Black woman assistant coach in the NFL, spoke in Yakima for Black History Month.

She outlined her journey from a student-athlete to an NFL coach (she stressed that football is for everybody) to encourage local inclusivity in the sport.

Highland teacher John Straehle will be inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in February.

He has taught band and choir for 36 years and built a music program that now features a growing marching band and choir.

Washington State will install new EV charging stations along I-90, US-97, US-195, and US-395 to offer fast 150 kilowatt charging at locations including Issaquah, North Bend, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Moses Lake, Ritzville, and Veradale.

Projects are part of efforts to expand the state’s EV infrastructure.

Dry, warm January left the Yakima water supply basin with exceptionally low snow cover on Feb.

1, the lowest recorded since 2001 over 139,322 square miles. Forecasts predict wetter conditions in the next two weeks, though warm temperatures may keep snowfall levels low.

The Washington State Patrol is honoring Trooper Noble’s 54-year legacy by showcasing his memorial garden and a proposed memorial overpass as Pasco Senator Nikki Torres plans to name the Interstate 82 span after him, while his family continues to keep his memory alive.

Rep. Dent introduced House Bill 2347 to block a 10% sales and use tax on non-commercial aircraft valued over $500,000 set for April 1, warning it could hurt farming by reducing access to crop-spraying aircraft (the bill would take effect immediately if passed).

Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels sold locally are under recall due to potential clear plastic fragments & choking hazards.

Consumers should check freezers and return or discard any affected packages.

The WIAA 2A District Swim Championships will be held Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lions Pool as high school swim teams and families gather, boosting local business — a key sign the pool is vital for the community.

Cold for a Cause 5k

9 AM – 12 PM — Sarg Hubbard Park — Registration Fee Applies — Lace up, bundle up, and run with purpose to help those in need during winter.