Good morning, Yakima.

The United Farm Workers union continues its boycott against Windmill Farms mushrooms to protest alleged exploitation & seek a union contract, urging the public not to buy the products while the protest remains in effect.

A Kittitas man (Dwayne David Stafford, 56) was charged with attempted first-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault and felony harassment after he hit his girlfriend with a rifle, dragged her from her car and choked her in the West Valley Walmart parking lot on March 30; he is being held on ($100,000 bail) while arraignment is scheduled for Monday.

Yakima School District is updating cafeteria meals to serve less sugar, sodium and additives and more whole grains, fresh fruit and scratch-cooked food.

The district will roll out the changes gradually over the next two years — with chocolate milk offered only one day a week and new local food partnerships supporting the updates.

The Washington State Department of Ecology announced that it has extended a drought emergency for Central Washington for a third year and issued a drought advisory for north-central areas.

The agency said Yakima-area reservoirs are at 59% of normal (the fifth-lowest level on record) and irrigators may receive only 58% of normal water during the April to September period while up to $4.5 million in drought response grants will be available.

A study published on April 8th found that severe strep infections more than doubled from 2013 to 2022, rising from about 4 to 8 cases per 100,000 people (from 1,082 to 2,759 cases in the data).

Health experts say a vaccine is needed to fight the infection that can lead to dangerous complications like toxic shock syndrome (a quick and severe reaction).

A new study found that eating only during the daytime lowered heart risks for night shift workers.

In a two-week lab trial with 20 young participants, those who ate only during the day maintained stable cardiovascular risk factors—while those who ate at night saw increased risks.

Chez Torrez, a French-inspired café at 210 S 72nd Ave. Suite 100-A (next to Rosauers) in Yakima will start a dining deal on Friday, April 11th with a $25 eVoucher priced at $12.50 starting at 6 a.m. while supplies last, and the café makes food from scratch (no frozen or microwaved items).

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.

Yakima Enological Society's Annual Platinum Dinner and Auction

5:30-10 p.m. — Yakima Country Club — $175 — Experience a night of exquisite wines featuring new and returning wineries from the Pacific Northwest.