Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Pride will host a parade starting at 10 a.m. along a downtown route ending at East Yakima and Naches avenues, followed by a free all-ages festival with live music and performances at State Fair Park from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.

Franklin Pool reopens this Friday after community fundraising and city council used $230,000 from reserve funds to make repairs — it will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm for Yakima residents this summer.

Children can reserve one of 25 free booths at the debut Kids Market on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Town Coffeehouse, 32 North Front Street, where they will sell crafts, snacks or lemonade; families must call (509) 930-2883 to sign up.

BriefWapato School District broke ground on a new, unnamed elementary school at 9th Street and Satus Avenue on Wednesday; the 89,000 sqft facility will serve about 700 first through third graders when it opens in February while Satus Elementary is demolished this summer and Camas Elementary will follow.

Yakima County school districts are offering free summer meals for students age 18 and younger plus eligible adults at on-site locations from mid-June through August; each district has its own schedule and contact details.

Forty-seven Yakima County high school graduates received $1.35 million in scholarships through the Mollie Davis Scholarship program on June 17 at the Crown Ballroom in Yakima.

Seventy-two percent of recipients—first-generation college students—will get up to $10,000 for bachelor’s or $4,500 for associate degrees, honoring late philanthropist Mollie Davis.

A high-pressure system is keeping temperatures in the mid-90s today, while early next week many areas in the lower Columbia Basin are forecast to exceed 100 degrees.

Overnight lows will only fall to the 60s & fire weather risks may increase for those outside.

Travel returned to normal between Selah and Ellensburg on Wednesday afternoon after Interstate 82 reopened following closures from the human-caused Roza Fire that burned 3,923 acres.

Fire crews remain in the Yakima River Canyon while other wildfires continue in Kittitas County.

The Tule Fire, which started on the 4100 Block of Tule Rd south of Toppenish, reached 75% containment and covered 24,090 acres as reported on June 18th at 9:30 p.m.; US-97 reopened from Toppenish to Goldendale while some road closures remain.

Yakima's Sozo Sports Complex hosts a free World Cup fan zone today at noon when the United States faces Australia on a large LED screen—food trucks, a beer garden, and family activities add to the viewing experience while advance registrations help plan the event.

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.

Princess Unicorn and Daddy Daughter Night

6:35-10:30 p.m. — Yakima Valley Pippins Baseball Club — Enjoy quality time with mini-unicorn rides and baseball excitement.

19th Annual Lavender Harvest Days

Varied hours — Selah Ridge Lavender Farm LLC — Free admission, $5 parking — Explore unique vendors, enjoy a scavenger hunt for kids, and experience the beauty of lavender in a charming farm setting.

Scout Hub 002 Grand Opening

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Adventurer Manufacturing, Inc — Free admission — Experience camper tours, local gear, and community connections at this grand opening event.