Good morning, Yakima.

Selah Community Days begins today in Selah with a carnival, parade and fireworks as a community dinner kicks off the weekend; further events include The Wizard of Oz at East Valley Friday and Saturday, a market book signing and an All-Star BBQ with a Grandview fun run Saturday morning.

Local resident Kathy Willis shared photos of a 1946 phone book featuring four-digit numbers that reveal Yakima's post-war history.

Community members on Facebook exchanged personal memories tied to these simpler times (a nostalgic glimpse into the past).

Drivers from Yakima lined up at Wapato's Wolf Den on Saturday where gas was $4.75 a gallon for cash, cheaper than the $5.99 charged in Yakima; tribal stations pay only the federal gas tax+ some customers use the Sinclair discount app as prices rise with the switch.

Emeka Udenze, a general chemistry instructor at Yakima Valley College, was honored for mentoring and teaching excellence.

Born in Nigeria, Udenze once worked at a Portland homeless shelter and now inspires student success (a quality lauded by colleagues).

Forty-seven local students have been chosen as Mollie Davis Scholarship winners as part of a more than $1.35 million investment in college funding over four years.

Bachelor candidates can receive up to $10,000 a year + associate candidates up to $4,500.

Union Gap School District is building a new nearly 12 million dollar gym to serve students from preschool through eighth grade and offer community space for local events.

Construction is in early stages after a recent groundbreaking and is set to finish by July 2027.

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is now out of network for Regence Insurance since Sunday, May 10, after failed rate negotiations.

Both sides remain open to a new deal that may restore coverage.

Hamilton, a friendly 4-year-old dog who arrived as a stray, is available for same-day adoption at the local shelter because he is neutered+ vaccinated and gets along with kids and other dogs; the shelter has also featured him in a mural contest inviting the community to vote for his forever home.

Local experts share tips to ready backyards for summer and safety.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead (selecting safe play areas, using local landscaping help, and considering natural habitat for wildlife) so families can enjoy outdoor fun all season long.

Sozo Sports Complex will host free World Cup watch parties for local soccer fans with matches scheduled for June 18, 19, 24 and 25, where teams including the United States and Mexico will play.

The venue will offer food and drinks and open 90 minutes before kickoff.