Good morning, Yakima.

Chukar Cherries will host its 2026 Cherry Blossom Driving Tour in mid-April across central Washington.

The scenic route travels past orchards, vineyards + hop farms, ending at the Prosser flagship store for premium cherry treats.

Perry Technical Institute held a groundbreaking ceremony for its $21 million expansion project on Washington Avenue, building a 42,000 sqft facility (for electrical training) set to open by June 2027.

The project has secured about $10 million from state funds but needs additional support to reach its goal.

The Rockin’ For The Rangers fundraiser returns on Saturday, Aug.

22 at Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co, offering live music, a silent auction, and free activity stations for children to support the Naches School District music program.

Students from Sunnyside Christian Academy restored the century-old Chuck Wagon in Sunnyside for a community project, repairing its structure and wheels and unveiling its original logo — a project that taught teamwork and connected them to local history.

White Swan High School junior Person Hoptowit spent a week in Olympia assisting legislators during a recent special session through the Page Program.

He learned how the legislative process works and worked with his sponsor (Sen. Curtis King) on a bill proposal to delay school start times.

A new study from the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center says Washington officials must improve heat wave responses after the 2021 event brought record heat, killed over 200 people, caused $9 billion in damages, and harmed local ecosystems—finding that many towns lacked adequate cooling facilities.

A new law increases movie theaters’ seating capacity from 120 to 200 for screens serving alcohol in Yakima, letting venues like the Orion and Yakima Cinema plan future growth.

The change takes effect 90 days after the session adjourns, setting the stage for enhanced local film viewing.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill on March 20 in Yakima that lets the Port of Moses Lake modify its debt limit by 0.25% so it can secure federal funding for needed rail & power upgrades.

The law, sponsored by Sen. Judy Warnick, will go into effect on June 11.

Today at 6:00 p.m. at 186 Iron Horse Court, Suite 101, the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency will hold a hearing on air permits for Pacific Ag Renewables’ 50 acre renewable natural gas facility in Sunnyside that would convert manure into methane for powering homes + produce organic fertilizer.

Local restaurants offer 18 top-rated spots for the classic BLT sandwich with crisp bacon, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and toasted bread based on Facebook ratings.

The list covers Yakima and nearby areas including Selah, Terrace Heights, Naches, and Union Gap.

A Yakima homeowner completed a roof and gutter makeover after 13 years at the property, contracting (Columbia Plateau Roofing and The Gutter Guys) to fix leaks and improve drainage.

The project was finished over four days to protect the home and is shown with before and after photos.

Jordan World Circus

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