Good morning, Yakima.

The Yakima Area Arboretum celebrated its 25th annual Arbor Day event on Saturday with the theme 'From Seed to Sapling' to stress tree health and education; local groups including WSU Master Gardeners and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife participated (curator Garrett Brenden explained conservation tips).

State officials declared a statewide drought as the region shifts from winter to spring, urging residents to conserve water+ The declaration warns that water supplies may become limited if conservation efforts do not increase.

John Cooper of Yakima Valley Tourism said that lawmakers plan to secure steady funding for TSA agents and air traffic controllers when Congress returns from spring break on April 13.

The FAA budget will hire 2,300 trainees to ease controller shortages ahead of busy summer travel.

Summer cruise nights on Yakima Avenue are set for June 13, July 11, July 18, Aug.

8, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, 7-11 p.m. despite delayed grant funding + the city will use 40K dollars from reserves for police overtime after council approved dates as cost-sharing options remain under discussion.

West Valley vs. Moses Lake Varsity Baseball Game

4-5:45 p.m. — West Valley High School — Free entry — Cheer on the varsity baseball team as they take on their conference rivals from Moses Lake.