Good morning, Yakima.

Beside The Garden will host a community clean-up on Feb.

28 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon at Randall Park (1399 S 48th Ave) in Yakima, where residents of all ages will work together to pick up litter and care for the shared space.

The Pizza Hut on S 1st Street in Selah will close permanently on Feb.

23 after 25 years of service, giving locals one final chance to enjoy a slice before it shuts its doors.

In Yakima Valley, many drivers keep a spare blanket in their car survival kit along with water and snacks.

Locals use the blanket during traffic delays and impromptu picnics — a trusted habit that shows everyday preparedness.

A recent study found that college students using social media for 16 or more hours weekly face higher odds of feeling lonely — the research urges academic institutions to boost face-to-face interactions.

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and University of Wisconsin found that one in three teens received sexts while nearly one in four sent them, with younger teens facing higher risks for non-consensual sharing and sextortion.

They call for better digital safety education to help teens protect their online privacy.

New research finds intermittent fasting does not result in more weight loss than traditional diets for overweight adults, with scientists advising a case-by-case approach.

The findings from 22 trials published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews challenge the social media hype (based on studies across several continents).

Yakima listeners shared creative kitchen life hacks today that help reduce waste and simplify cooking + cleaning.

The feature highlights tips like reusing a ketchup bottle for oil and ideas that recall 70s kitchen style.

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.