Good morning, Yakima.

El Mister Deals opened three weeks ago at 29th and Nob Hill, offering appliances, clothing, and classic video games + a BBQ food truck parked out front to serve tasty treats.

The eclectic shop, housed in a former Yakima Networking site, invites locals to explore its unique treasures.

The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will perform Carmen Meets Beethoven on Feb.

21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre & a contest for free tickets runs until Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

On Thursday afternoon, Yakima Valley College held a culture fair to spotlight voices of underrepresented groups (including the Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent communities) and to share available resources for current and prospective students and their families.

The event aimed to build inclusion and community engagement.

Lawyers for conservation groups, tribes and Washington returned to court Friday in Portland to seek dam changes on the Snake and Columbia Rivers, saying lower reservoir levels and more spill can aid salmon migration.

The case revives issues over a withdrawn $1B recovery deal — a move affecting tribal ties.

State troopers and local sheriff's departments will increase patrols on Super Bowl Sunday to ensure residents plan sober rides and report impaired drivers, urging community members to designate a driver or book a rideshare service.

Yakima County officials said that in 2025 hundreds of local business leaders, nonprofit directors and government officials crafted a five-year plan to reduce homelessness by setting eight objectives — five required by the state and three from local input — to improve housing support and help residents regain stability.

State agencies resume work on U.S. Highway 12 near Naches after a month-long pause caused by a federal funding shortage following a December rainstorm.

Detours are available as work continues with completion expected by mid-February.

Yakima Health District offers a BCCHP program to help those with limited income or no insurance get cancer screening after World Cancer Day Wednesday.

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital provides cancer diagnostic services at its institute on N. 39th Avenue (emphasizing early detection).

Yakima’s Cooper Kupp, a former Super Bowl MVP, is a key player for the Seattle Seahawks as he readies for Super Bowl LX tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in Santa Clara — his work ethic has boosted the team’s versatile offense for another chance at championship glory.

Yakima's Cooper Kupp, who was urged to retire but chose to keep playing, will join the Seahawks for Super Bowl LX + local fans eagerly await his performance on the big stage.

Yakima’s Cooper Kupp took part in a media tour ahead of the Super Bowl; he answered questions about his favorite local eateries and his plans with fellow Seahawks players as excitement grows for the game on Sunday.

Local community members got a glimpse of his hometown pride during the interviews.

Eastern Washington University alumni, including Yakima’s Cooper Kupp and Efton Chism, will join teams in a historic Super Bowl showdown this weekend.

Their participation highlights a local legacy in one of the biggest events of the season.

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.