Good morning, Yakima.

A new peace pole was unveiled on Wednesday at Rotary Marketplace to promote unity and dialogue.

Inscribed with 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in 10 languages (including Arabic and Chinese), it marks the Southwest Rotary Club’s commitment to fostering community spirit.

Two mallard ducks have been seen near the radio station on 40th in West Valley today.

The pair (likely mates) take casual morning strolls as they settle into the neighborhood.

Disposal events let residents drop off old documents and expired drugs on April 25 in Yakima, Grandview, and Toppenish.

In Yakima, the event runs 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce (with bag limits), while Grandview and Toppenish events run 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Flood damage from December forced the Yakima Greenway Foundation to cancel the Gap2Gap race scheduled for May 30—though a Junior race and a new family fun heat will still take place, with registration available on the Greenway website.

Grandview officials reported vandals damaged the pickleball courts at Westside Park and the restrooms at Dykstra Park; crews are repairing the damage and ask residents to report any suspicious activity (if seen) to the police.

The Wonder Bread Years, a one-man show mixing humor with Americana nostalgia, is scheduled for Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yakima Capitol Theatre (19 S.

3rd Street); a contest to win free tickets ends Monday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. with tickets starting at $29.

Bank of America branches closed three years ago and customers can now switch direct deposits to local banks offering in-person support.

Solarity CEO Mina Worthington said the process only requires sending routing and account numbers to HR — making the switch easier than expected.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is proposing to extend the wait for work permits from 150 to 365 days and pause new applications until processing speeds improve.

Advocates warn the changes may disrupt legal work for families in Yakima and Walla Walla starting April 25.

Prosser Memorial Health promoted Timothy Reed to chief executive officer, replacing retiring leader Craig Marks.

Reed, who has supported the hospital as interim chief financial officer since June 2025 (and has lived in Yakima Valley since 2007), plans to build on Marks' vision.

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.