Good morning, Yakima.

On Friday night, storms diverted two Seattle-bound Delta flights at Yakima airport, leaving over 300 passengers stranded; TSA agents bought donuts + coffee while flight crews provided pizza, easing passenger stress.

Church youth from the Northwest District beautified six elementary schools in Yakima School District Saturday, spending 600 man-hours to plant greenery, spread bark, and clean indoor areas as part of their annual youth conference (around 200 volunteers took part).

Eric Patrick became president of the Yakima-based Washington State Fruit Commission on March 2 and will oversee marketing for cherries and canned pears while strengthening industry programs; he succeeds longtime leader B.J.

Thurlby, bringing decades of fresh produce marketing experience + solid local partnerships.

Ted Brown Music is celebrating 95 years with a party offering live music, a food truck, demos, and discounts at all six stores—including the Yakima location at 2612 W Nob Hill—on Saturday, June 27th.

A restored locomotive steamed into the Toppenish depot on Mar.

16 — marking a step in preserving local transportation history — and its return to service highlighted efforts to honor our community's heritage.

Gas prices in Yakima averaged $4.51 per gallon on March 16, up 80 cents from a month ago and 88 cents above last year.

Local stations ranged from $3.78 to $5.08, showing wide variations in pricing.

Legislators approved a tax package exempting school districts from an expanded sales tax starting July 1 while cutting funds for early learning programs, reducing professional development support and changing child care payments based on attendance starting Oct.

1 for centers and July 1, 2027 for family home providers.

A long-duration atmospheric river will bring steady rain to the Cascades this week, increasing runoff on the Yakima and Naches rivers and warming valleys to the 70s while gusty winds are expected in the local highlands — with deeper valleys approaching 80 on Thursday.

The legislature allocated $875K to Kittitas Reclamation District to upgrade canals and reduce water loss in the Yakima Basin, as officials say the improvements will help farms conserve water during the fourth consecutive drought (supporting the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan).

Jordan World Circus

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Yakima SunDome — Tickets start at $10 — Experience thrilling circus performances with family-friendly fun.