Good morning, Yakima.

North Town Coffeehouse is offering $25 dining certificates at half-price for $12.50 starting Friday, Apr.

17 at 6 a.m., letting customers enjoy cold brews, sandwiches, and apple fritters + other treats for spring.

Tommy James & The Shondells rocked Legends Casino Event Center in Toppenish on Saturday, April 11, playing hits like Mony Mony and inviting fans for selfies.

The lively show set the stage for more upcoming concerts at Legends.

A long-lost photo album taken by Ella in 1918 and 1919 reveals life at Fort Simcoe Indian boarding school and the surrounding Yakama community.

Marylew Siewert recently shared the preserved album to help researchers piece together history at the state park—open since April 1—for Native legacy and local heritage.

The Port of Sunnyside is advancing a plan to build a new five-bay hangar at Sunnyside Municipal Airport to boost capacity and improve aircraft storage.

Construction will begin soon after the bidding process is complete — a long-awaited milestone following COVID-19 delays.

Two Yakima KFC employees were surprised with a $20,000 scholarship (the top award) from the KFC Foundation Monday afternoon at Yakima KFC locations (South Fifth Ave and South First St) to support their college plans.

New IRS data shows a 2026 tax season average refund of $3,571 with 72.9% of filers receiving a refund & digital returns now at 98.3%, while refund amounts vary by income and region.

Yakima taxpayers may review these trends to better understand their filing options.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced disaster loans for Yakima County residents affected by December flooding.

Homeowners, business owners, nonprofits and renters must apply by deadlines (physical damage by April 27, economic injury by Nov. 24) as a temporary office and pop-ups may assist applicants this week.

Yakima Training Center began live fire drills on April 13 and will continue until May 21 — nearby residents may notice increased noise during the exercises.

Residents in Yakima and other affected counties may file federal and business tax returns until May 1 as the IRS automatically extended the deadline due to recent storms, flooding, and landslides + taxpayers should call the agency if penalty notices do not reflect the change.

The city’s $3 million project at Nob Hill Blvd and Fair Avenue has advanced; Fair Avenue is closed today with one lane open on Nob Hill.

Upgrades include intersection widening and water line improvements, and work is expected to continue until the end of April (local businesses report disruptions).

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.