Good morning, Yakima.

Local leaders in Yakima County held a roundtable on Friday to discuss ways to improve critical home repairs after Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity received a national $10,000 home ownership resilience grant last fall; they plan to use the insights to guide statewide housing advocacy.

The Yakima Town Hall Speaker Series 2026-27 will host speakers at The Capitol Theatre, featuring actress Brooke Shields (Sept.

23), historian Kate Andersen Brower (Oct. 14), explorer Albert Lin (Mar. 24) and ex-NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe (Apr. 21) in a season highlighting Hollywood, history, exploration and sports.

Zillah welcomed family-owned Sip + Grind when it held a ribbon-cutting near the Middle School on Monday, Apr.

27. The new coffee shop is open daily with weekday and weekend hours and is seen as a boost to the local business community.

Yakima’s Free Comic Book Day is set for Saturday, May 2, as local stores like Ron’s Coin and Collectibles and Yakomix offer free comics (limits may vary) for comic fans, letting both first-timers and long-time collectors enjoy local deals.

Farmers in the Yakima Valley have begun harvesting asparagus but are experiencing lower yields (2-3 boxes per acre) due to cool spring weather.

Despite slow production, market prices remain high because Mexico's crop quality is weak, and local stores and farmers markets are set to feature the produce.

The Toppenish School District cut nine positions on April 24 to address enrollment declines that saw more than 100 fewer students each year.

The changes, expected to save over $1 million, drew community questions during the board meeting on April 27.

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.