Good morning, Yakima.

Rod’s House will close the eight-bed Sunnyside shelter for young adults on March 31 due to budget constraints, but outreach staff will continue linking community members to shelter options and services at its Hope Center in Yakima.

Yakima residents are invited to honor Vietnam veterans at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event on Saturday, March 28 at Sarg Hubbard Park (111 S 18th Street) from 1 to 3 p.m.; the event offers free burgers, hot dogs, drinks, pastries, and other treats for veterans, their families, and friends.

Perry Technical Institute broke ground on a $21 million expansion that adds a 42,000 sqft center — housing seven classrooms, seven labs, and a rooftop solar lab for its electrical technology program.

Construction will finish in June 2027 with a graduate-owned company handling the electrical work.

Pacific Northwest University in Yakima held a ceremony today to inaugurate Dr. Michael H.

Mittelman as its 7th president. He said his new role will help address local healthcare gaps while Gov. Bob Ferguson praised the university’s impact (Mittelman served 33 years in the Navy).

After a New York Times investigation reported abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, Sunnyside Mayor Vicky Frausto said the city will not renew the Chavez Day proclamation and is considering alternatives such as observing Dolores Huerta Day.

Officials seek to honor farmworkers while addressing community concerns.

The Yakama Nation and state attorney general's office hosted a two-day listening session at Toppenish Community Center (Tuesday and Wednesday) as the first of six planned events to gather testimonies from Indigenous boarding school survivors and descendants.

Future sessions will occur statewide.

With tax day less than a month away, residents are urged to file taxes using trusted professional services to avoid scams that mimic IRS calls, emails or texts.

Local resources include online services + in-person assistance to help ensure safe and authentic filing.

Parents in Washington are urged to check for recalled Taro children's liquid ibuprofen (100mg per 5ml, 4 FL OZ bottle) for foreign substances such as a gel-like mass and black particles and to return it for a refund.

Jordan World Circus

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