Good morning, Yakima.

This weekend, catch the Yakima Pippins season opener on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at Yakima County Stadium, join the Lower Valley Kids Day Parade Saturday at Central Park at 11 a.m., and support Potato Pants Yakima’s fundraising event at Davis High School’s soccer field Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.

Union Gap's Old Town Days will include a 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Fullbright Park (tickets are $10 for 9th graders, $5 for K-8, and free for younger children) to support holiday meal boxes.

A. C. Davis High School is hosting its annual art exhibition that the community can visit today from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Yakima; selected work will later travel to Washington (DC) for a year-long display.

The Wapato School District is finishing its new $33 million Pace High School by late June to replace an old facility.

The modern building (serving about 55 students and the Online Academy) will open for the fall school year.

The Yakima Training Center Fire Department will open firefighter positions at GS-04 to GS-07 levels through USAJobs and expects to hire about four candidates who will handle structural fires, wildland operations, technical rescue, and medical calls at the military installation (applicants must prepare detailed profiles to meet federal requirements).

Selah Fire Department reported a gas leak near Hillcrest Drive that affects roughly 86 homes, with Cascade Natural Gas on scene + working to restore gas service until midnight.

MultiCare did not reach a contract with Regence + commercial plan members became out of network on May 10, leaving residents worried they may have to travel farther for care while the hospital continues negotiating a multi-year agreement.

Roy Jones Jr. brings boxing champions together for a night of action at Legends Casino Hotel Event Center in Toppenish on Friday, June 12; doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets start at $40 plus a chance to win a pair of free tickets.

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.

Yakima Fan Zone: Czechia vs Mexico

6-9 p.m. — Sozo Sports Complex — Free admission — Experience the excitement of a World Cup game with food trucks, giveaways, and soccer action.