Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Valley Trolleys are offering rides on Pine Street this Memorial Day weekend while the group works to protect Sixth Avenue tracks crucial for restoring the Selah route — the event runs through Memorial Day and highlights local history and tourism.

Warehouse Theatre Company in Yakima announced a six-show season for 2026-2027 that begins with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum from July 10 to 25 + open auditions will soon be available for local performers.

Farmers in eastern Washington & Idaho have faced increased insect pressures after a mild winter as The McGregor Company explained on The Real Dirt podcast.

Account Manager Cole Senefsky said spraying for cutworms began in December and continued through February while experts urge adherence to planned inputs for resilient wheat crops.

The Northwest Cherry Growers forecast a high-quality harvest of 18.4 to 19.2 million boxes from Yakima Valley orchards — with production peaking around late June to boost profits after last year’s oversupply and warmer weather reducing overlap with California’s early harvest.

Valley View Elementary in Toppenish nears completion of a $1.7 million clean energy project funded by a state grant; solar panels and a new battery storage unit are set to lower energy costs and serve as an emergency shelter with full functionality expected by mid-June.

Yakima Parks and Rec will offer two American Red Cross lifeguard courses at Lions Pool May 29 to 31 and June 5 to 7 at $130 for residents, $140 non-residents.

Participants must be 15 (swim 300 yards and tread water for two minutes) to earn two-year certification.

CWU researcher Abe Nelson and Professor Carey Gazis will test Mabton’s groundwater and tap water starting mid-June, aiming to map water movement and pinpoint spots for new wells — residents on city water can volunteer for tap tests.

The House proposes slashing Hanford's nuclear cleanup funding, possibly reducing the budget from $3.2B to under $2.8B & cutting plant funds to $250M to boost defense spending, which local leaders and unions warn could lead to layoffs and a shift of waste management to New Mexico.

The Yakima Health District advises East Selah residents to replace PFAS water filter cartridges every six months to help keep drinking water safe and to ensure proper disposal.

Homeowners can call (509-249-6555) for support with filter maintenance.

Los Cuates de Sinaloa & Tite Chavez

7 p.m. — La Forja Event Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the vibrant beats of Latin music with Los Cuates de Sinaloa and Tite Chavez in a lively performance.

Backyard Garden Painting Event

6-8 p.m. — Mickey's Pub — Food and drink not included — Create art, sip drinks, and enjoy the local vibe at this fun painting class.