Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Valley offers a busy weekend with highlights including the 63rd Parade of Gems at State Fair Park, spring barrel wine tastings, an Earth Day walk at Cowiche Canyon Saturday, and the 29th Old Steel Car Show in Union Gap plus a Sukiyaki Dinner in Wapato Sunday.

Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Pippins join forces for a baseball-themed storytime that encourages reading and builds community pride among kids.

The event takes place today at 10:30 a.m. at the museum (admission includes entry).

Eisenhower High School in Yakima will host a screening of the documentary SPEAK (a fundraiser for its Speech and Debate team) on Monday, Apr.

27 at 6 p.m. with $10 tickets to support competition costs.

Save the Children partners with local school districts in the Lower Valley to deliver early learning support.

Coordinators hold home visits and monthly group sessions for families in Grandview, Mabton, and Sunnyside to boost kindergarten readiness and connect them with essential resources + support.

On Apr. 21, surge floodwaters overwhelmed a school cafeteria in Yakima, and local officials are assessing damage.

Local food writers spotlight Yakima's hidden pizza gems, from Fiddles Lunch Box’s Turkey Jalapeño flatbread to Abby’s Legendary Pizza, a neighborhood favorite since the 70s + Pizzaias Pizza's pop-up events at local wineries offer diverse choices for all pizza lovers.

Couples planning an anniversary dinner in Yakima can choose from local favorites like Yakima Steak Company and WaterFire Restaurant and Bar as a recent guide spotlights romantic dining options across the region.

The guide offers a range of choices (including budget-friendly options) that fit different tastes.

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.