Good morning, Yakima.

MA's Closet and Pantry in White Swan reopened in the Mt. Adams School District after closing from break-ins and floods.

The center now offers meals, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies, clothing and other essentials every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 621 Signal Peak Road.

Recent records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission and NHTSA show that Yakima County ranked 10th among 25 counties in road fatalities at 18.3 per 100K residents (Highway 12 is noted as particularly dangerous).

Drivers are urged to slow down as impaired driving remains a key factor on local roadways.

Starbucks will launch a menu update on Monday that brings six international bakery items (cookie-croissant swirl, Dubai chocolate bite, pistachio chocolate loaf, yuzu-filled croissant, strawberry matcha loaf and berry blondie) along with a new brew named Starbucks 1971 roast and permanent matcha drinks across town.

Congdon Packing Company announced on Monday that it plans to lay off 102 seasonal pear packing workers at its Yakima facility — management said the layoffs will not involve relocation or outsourcing as the company remains committed to local growers, employees and the community.

Seven new food and shopping spots are opening in Yakima Valley as local businesses expand with restaurants including Dragon Sushi & Teriyaki and Los Nopales, and thrift shops have begun in West Valley (El Mister Deals) and downtown Yakima, while a new IHOP/Applebee's combo also opened in Grandview.

Yakima native Karina Hibbitt has built a reputation as a hair braider in Seattle after trying nails and waxing.

She credits strong family support and word-of-mouth from Seahawks players (including Zach Charbonnet's referral) for her growing business.

Yakima Valley College is offering free financial aid workshops for first-generation students with bilingual staff and $25 grocery cards.

Sessions are at Grandview on Feb. 17, March 3, and April 21 (and at the Yakima Campus on Feb. 18, March 4, and April 22).

The Theta Delta Kappa Gamma chapter will host an event on Feb.

20 honoring Elizabeth Prior and celebrating Dr. Teresa Rich, the new YVC president — the gathering runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Parker Room of the Deccio Building.

US 12 in Naches reopened after repairs fixed nearly 300 feet of highway damaged by December flooding; intermittent lane closures will occur during the week of Feb.

16 for guardrail and stripe installation, and a section of the Yakima Greenway Trail remains closed for new fencing.

Yakima home sales slowed in January with 90 homes sold (the fewest in nearly three years) as the median sale price dropped 6.8% to $342,500 while record asking prices hit $418,260.

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.