Good morning, Yakima.

On May 21, Yakima Association of Faith Communities met at the nearly finished Sikh gurudwara at 4906 Hillcrest Drive in Terrace Heights, where leaders toured the building and discussed a grand opening planned for the coming month.

The two-story structure began construction in November 2022 with a cost estimate of $2.5 million and includes a community kitchen (Langar hall) and a worship area.

El Porton Family Mexican Restaurant in Union Gap re-opened after a fire closed it in September 2022—its renovated space features a modern design and the familiar menu that local diners enjoy.

Union Gap police issued an arrest warrant for Jose J Quezada on DV Murder 1st degree and two counts of DV Animal Cruelty 1st degree after officers found 63-year-old Teena Parise and her dogs dead during a welfare check on May 25th; the suspect—known to the victim—fled in a white 2013 Dodge Caravan with California license 9SNU745.

Donnie Ide, a retired teacher who grew up in Yakima and spent nearly 30 years teaching in Bothell, now volunteers at Davis High and hands out Life Savers each morning+ he brightens the day for students and staff by sharing his positive energy.

Officials from Safe Yakima Valley reported 11 new overdoses in Yakima County in the last 24 hours — adding to a total of 31 overdoses over recent days — and said carfentanil, an opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl, is likely responsible for the spike.

A new study shows that middle-aged adults who lose about 6.5% of their weight lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious illnesses.

Researchers analyzed data on nearly 23,000 adults from the 1960s onward — and found that diet and exercise changes, not drugs or surgery, brought these benefits.

Officials from Safe Yakima Valley reported 11 new overdoses in Yakima County in the last 24 hours with carfentanil suspected as the cause—this spike follows 20 overdoses recorded a week ago.

Health officials urge those struggling with opioid addiction to seek treatment with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder—such as methadone or buprenorphine—and counseling support.