Good morning, Yakima.

A heartfelt ceremony was held at a reservation cemetery in Wapato where the Yakama Warriors Association partnered with the American Legion to honor fallen veterans.

Navy veteran Victor Wood, who served as head warrior until 2024, spoke about the deep bond among those who served — underlining the lasting impact of sacrifice.

Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Lyons Road where flames reached over 100 feet high & support came from Kittitas County Fire District #1, Washington State DNR, Upper County Medic One and Yakima Training Center Fire Department to control the blaze.

Officials urge residents to avoid burning in risky conditions & to maintain defensible space around their homes.

CVS bought the Kennewick Rite Aid location that is the only 24 hour pharmacy serving the Yakima Valley and Tri Cities area—residents worry the store might not remain open all night as CVS works to ensure a smooth transition.

Union Gap police are investigating a suspected homicide after a welfare check on May 25 in a home on Cornell Ave where they found 63-year-old Teena Parise dead along with her dogs, and the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team assisted detectives at the scene.

Yakima County prosecutors dismissed felony counts in two sexual abuse cases against Selah men after a trafficked teen girl stopped testifying—leaving one defendant with a bench warrant for failing to appear in court.

Union Gap Police investigated a suspected homicide after a welfare check on May 25 found 63-year-old Teena Parise—along with her deceased dogs—in a home on the 2100 block of Cornell Ave.

Traffic and city bus access is limited today due to roundabout construction on Fruitvale Boulevard, River Road and 34th Avenue.

The project closes Fruitvale to commercial trucks and River Road to all vehicles and reroutes Yakima Transit route 3 until early September—detours are posted and work is weather dependent.

A new study by NYU Langone found that fentanyl alone is linked to most overdose deaths among teens and young adults, with death rates rising from 1.6 to 4.3 per 100,000 between 2018 and 2022—especially among young males and minority groups.

The researchers analyzed federal death records and reported that synthetic opioids accounted for 95% of opioid deaths in this age group.

Homeowners in Yakima are advised to clear out winter debris, rake leaves, and clean patios using natural cleaners such as vinegar and water while tending to garden beds with re-seeding and mulching.

They are also encouraged to arrange outdoor furniture and check grills—steps that will ready their spaces for summer gatherings.