Good morning, Yakima.

Target will update its product mix and store layout at Washington and Oregon stores soon to appeal to higher-end shoppers by offering more home goods, groceries, and premium items (such as baby boutique and health expansions) to boost its competitiveness.

Ruby Magdalena Vineyards near Zillah opened its Cork & Pullet tasting room on Valentine’s Day after three years of planning and now welcomes visitors on weekends.

Pizzaias Pizza is set to host a soft opening soon in the former PicaChulo509 Chamoy Candy building on South First in Yakima.

Yakima fans can win two tickets for Liverpool Legends at the Capitol Theatre on March 22nd (doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the tribute, featuring Louise Harrison, sister of George, starts at 7).

Contest entries run from March 11th to March 17th.

Data from GasBuddy shows Yakima gas prices rose nearly 55 cents per gallon over the last month, averaging $4.24 as of March 9 with prices ranging from $3.56 + $5.19 amid rising national fuel trends driven by regional supply concerns.

The city is asking local organizations to submit letters of interest by 2:00 p.m. on March 25 to manage two community centers facing closure: the Washington Fruit Community Center & Harman Senior Center.

Washington Fruit may close at the end of June and Harman is set to close at year’s end.

Lions Pool closed on Feb.

27 after budget cuts, leaving local advocates and officials meeting to explore cost-saving measures (like reduced hours or seasonal use) and additional funding options for reopening the indoor facility for swim lessons and competitive meets.

The American Red Cross urges donors this March to give blood or platelets to help keep the national supply steady amid a looming severe weather threat.

In Yakima, a session is set at the Yakima Blood Donation Center on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.—other nearby events are scheduled throughout the month.