Good morning, Yakima.

GasBuddy's survey shows that gasoline prices in Yakima averaged $5 per gallon on March 30, up 10.9 cents from the previous week and nearly $1 higher than a year ago.

The cheapest station charged $4.35 while the priciest was $5.59.

Heritage University and Yakima Valley College are offering hands-on nursing training as WSU moves its classroom instruction out of Yakima, leaving Heritage as the only Bachelor of Science in Nursing program available and prompting plans to expand class size and simulation lab to meet local health care needs.

A state bill to expand Yakima County’s overdose mapping tool died before reaching the governor, so first responders will continue using the current system for tracking opioid overdoses.

Safe Yakima will focus on education and plan to try the bill again next session (2027).

Yakima residents can find 11 top-rated brunch spots (based on Yelp reviews) offering classic plates to hearty burritos and oversized Bloody Marys for Easter.

The list highlights family-friendly restaurants to help plan a memorable holiday brunch.

The Hermiston High School Dance Team won the 3A State Hip Hop Championship on Saturday, March 28 at the Yakima SunDome in Yakima.

The team also placed second in the 3A Dance category and fourth in 3A Pom.

Jordan World Circus

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