Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Aviation Day 2025 is set for Saturday, June 7 from 10 am to 4 pm at 2406 W Washington Ave — a free, family-friendly event with airplanes, helicopters, food and vendors that help visitors learn about aviation jobs.

Organizers including Fly YKM and the McAllister Museum of Aviation expect the event to add fresh energy to the local air fair tradition.

On Tuesday, Yakima hosted its first ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

District Commander Wayne White organized the event in four days after receiving calls from veterans—Mayor Patricia Byers joined in recognizing the service of local heroes.

Yakima Police Department is asking the community to help locate 14-year-old Mercedes who was last seen on March 21 at her home in the 800 block of N.

25th Avenue wearing white Air Force 1 shoes, black Nike sweats, and a hoodie—community members with information are asked to call 9-1-1.

An 18-year-old Yakima man, Gael Gilberto Barajas-Lopez, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault after his pickup truck hit a van on West Nob Hill Boulevard late Saturday, injuring a 75-year-old woman who needed emergency surgery (his breathalyzer showed nearly twice the legal limit) as police found him visibly intoxicated.

Wapato Middle School is hosting its 42nd annual Cultural Unity Fair this Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 1309 Kateri Lane—tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and children, with advance sales available at the school office or online.

The Yakima Tieton Irrigation District completed repairs on its 115-year-old canal for the 2025 irrigation season, but warned that its unstable condition—worsened by landslides and debris from last summer’s Retreat Fire—means a full replacement costing up to $239 million and taking 16 years is needed. Local congressional leaders are now seeking emergency funding from the Interior to support the long-term project.

Researchers reported that an AI tool used on mammograms can detect calcium in arteries—an indicator of heart health risks—and found that women with high calcium levels had nearly three times the risk of death within five years—findings presented March 25th.

Experts advise those who used 23andMe to delete their data immediately after the company filed for bankruptcy on March 23 and plans to sell its assets.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged customers to remove their DNA information on March 21 — privacy experts warn that the data may be misused if not deleted.

The Price Is Right Live

7:30 PM — Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the excitement of a live game show experience with your favorite pricing games.

Daisy May Painting Event

6-8 p.m. — Hoops — $29.00 — Unleash creativity in a guided painting session while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.

The Snares with Pannonica

7:30-10 p.m. — Bearded Monkey Music — Check the latest psych-garage rock sounds from Sacramento and local favorites in a night filled with energetic performances.

Lili Zetina & Grupo ZL Live Concert

9 p.m. — Los Patitos Sports Bar & Grill — Ticket purchase required — Experience the thrilling energy of live regional music with Lili Zetina and Grupo ZL.