Good morning, Yakima.

A once-thriving Japanese American business district in the valley shut down under Executive Order 9066, with residents given less than one week to sell homes at fire sale prices+ the Yakima Valley Museum now preserves the legacy so locals can learn from these struggles.

Middle school students from Naches Valley showcased communication and interview skills at Central Washington University SURC last week in a regional competition called The Amazing Shake (part of a new curriculum).

Their performance has boosted confidence and prepared them for future challenges.

A crack on Rattlesnake Ridge continues to move slowly while small tremors, including a 2.0 quake on Feb.

12, have been recorded across the valley. Experts advise residents to keep emergency supplies ready — key advice if larger earthquakes occur.

Yakima Valley Trolleys officials announced they are working to raise over $7 million for repairing the 6th Avenue tracks to Selah after the City Council voted against funding on Tuesday; they plan to use creative strategies such as commercial partnerships (over a 15-month period) to secure funds.

A bill to create an overdose mapping tool passed the state house with a vote of 81-16 (backed by SAFE Yakima Valley and Rep. Jeremie Dufault) and will be reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health and Long Term Care today.

The Washington Department of Ecology announced that schools and daycares can receive up to $20,000 to replace old fluorescent fixtures that contain toxic PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls).

Schools and daycares must call the project coordinator for inspection, replacement, and safe disposal details.

A new study shows that stage IV breast cancer patients detected through screening have a 60% chance of surviving 10 years, compared with less than 20% for those not detected via screening (research by UK universities) and highlights the importance of regular screening.

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.