Good morning, Yakima.

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church is accepting grant applications from local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that work to improve residents' lives.

Applications for the Ruth Luhman Fund and Plaid Door outreach funds are due by June 15, and more than $32,000 will be awarded to groups serving food banks and services for women and children.

The Yakima Valley Pet Rescue will host the Sip & Snip Event on May 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yakima Country Club — a fundraiser featuring a silent auction, drinks, and Asian Fusion appetizers to support affordable spay and neuter surgeries for local pets.

A May Day rally was held in Yakima on May 1, where community members gathered to support workers' rights and discuss local concerns.

Organizers said the event united locals behind a common call for better job conditions.

Old Google Maps photos preserve memories of seven closed Yakima restaurants, including Arty's and Shari's Cafe & Pies.

The display shows that while some brands like Taco Time remain active elsewhere, many local favorites now live only in these nostalgic snapshots.

The Sikh Temple of Yakima will hold its grand opening on Saturday, May 16 in Terrace Heights with events from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring holy songs, traditional music, Sikh martial arts, and a Nagar Kirtan at noon — vegetarian food is served and meat, alcohol, and tobacco are banned.

Folklore traditions say this summer in Yakima may bring intense heat with signs like bone aches and ear tingling hinting at weather changes.

Locals recall record highs from past summers and now use old tales + current forecasts to wonder if more heat is coming.

A brush fire — burning over 3,000 acres near Mattawa — is 47% contained, according to incident commander Thomas Boggs; crews will mop up hot spots on Monday.

Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham, who served for 35 years, will retire on June 30.

He spent his final weeks leading his team + handling budget challenges and now plans to spend more time with family and enjoy outdoor hobbies.

MultiCare said that as of May 10 Regence patients at Yakima clinics lost in-network coverage because a new insurance agreement has not been reached plus patients should contact Regence for assistance.

Coverage remains for those in South Sound, North Sound, and Spokane.

Washington tenants are protected by law to have landlords fix issues such as leaky faucets and faulty heaters to ensure safe, habitable homes.

State law (RCW 59.18.060) requires property owners to cover repairs including roofing, heating, and smoke detectors.

Sozo Sports Complex hosts four free World Cup fan zones with live screening, food trucks and activities for families.

The events occur on key match days in June and offer a local, affordable way to enjoy the tournament — a chance for Yakima fans to join in the global excitement.