Good morning, Yakima.

Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities helps children, adults, veterans, and first responders improve their balance, strength, and speech with equine-assisted programs—its Horses Helping Heroes and Adaptive Riding Program offer unique therapies.

TROT will host its 11th Annual Mane Event at the Benton County Fairgrounds on June 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.—featuring auctions, barbecue, music, dancing, and games to support horse care and rider scholarships.

Mary Ann Bliesner, 83, owner of the shuttered Sunnyside plant, apologized before a federal judge for selling tainted juice and received three years probation — she and her company must repay $742,139 for the revenue generated from the sale.

The Yakima Area Arboretum is hosting a summer day camp for kids that runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on its 46 acres to offer both nature lessons and fun activities, with Fridays featuring water days with slip and slide + splash trivia to add extra excitement.

The Yakima Area Arboretum is hosting a summer day camp today where kids spend the day—9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—exploring 46 acres to learn about trees, animals, and nature through pond visits, games, and water activities.

Researchers reported on June 18 that a study of nearly 7,600 stroke survivors showed talk therapy reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety, with about 49% fully recovering and 71% experiencing significant improvement — patients who began therapy early fared better.

Health providers are urged to screen stroke survivors for mood disorders and refer them for timely care.

Yakima County saw 55 overdose deaths in 2025 compared to 68 last year, with 21 linked to fentanyl—after a 2024 spike that saw nearly 100 fentanyl-related deaths.

County Coroner Marshall Slight said access to the drug makes it easy to get even though its use is dangerous.

A new study found that women working only night shifts had a 50% higher risk of moderate to severe asthma compared to those on day shifts, and postmenopausal women not on hormone replacement therapy had an 89% increased risk—researchers said more studies are needed to understand the link.

Prog Project

7-11 p.m. — Bearded Monkey Music — Ticket info TBA — Experience an all-star lineup recreating the best prog rock hits of the last 50 years.