Good morning, Yakima.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum celebrated 18 years of caring for retired chimps near the Yakima River as local volunteers from Central Washington University joined the effort.

The sanctuary, which relies solely on donations, is thinking about offering public visits in the future.

The Yakima Valley Museum opens its America250 exhibit (Moments That Made Us) Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while Bale Breaker's Ales for ALS fundraising event and the Yakima Art Festival offer free family events Saturday at local venues.

High schoolers gain hands-on medical training at MASH Camp this week at the MultiCare Learning Center (Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences) in Yakima.

The free, week-long program teaches skills like suturing and reading monitors and will let students shadow professionals at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital later in the week.

Yakima Police posted social media surveys early this week asking residents which subjects, such as Criminal Investigations (62%) and Patrol (27%), matter most as they plan 2026 Town Hall meetings to discuss police operations.

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.

Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Central Washington's Biggest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney — July 24-25 — Sozo Sports Complex — Early registration fee applies — Test your skills in great summer weather against top players from the region.

Count Down To Launch Comedy Show

7-9:30 p.m. — Johnny’s Lounge — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with top local comics before one takes flight to Texas.