Good morning, Yakima.

This weekend, communities will celebrate America 250 with Fourth of July events featuring parades, concerts, and fireworks across the valley.

Yakima’s parade starts Friday night downtown and festivities at State Fair Park run Saturday—other towns hold unique events.

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its Hope Market food pantry on Thursday, June 25 at 509 N.

Fourth St. (near Yakima Valley Corps Community Center), where visitors chose groceries that fit their dietary needs (and accessed additional support services).

The Yakima Valley Quilters Guild will host its Treasure Trunk Sale on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Christ Lutheran Church’s Lecture Room, offering donated fabrics and supplies to help fund rental space for their meetings at the Harman Senior Center. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fire crews at Yakima Training Center responded to a fire near the Columbia River that started after a vehicle crash; multiple agencies, including Kittitas Fire + East Valley Fire and aerial support from two UH-60 Blackhawks, worked to contain the flames.

11-year-old Noelia Delgado, a Yakima singing talent, won the 2026 National Youth Vocal Competition and will travel to Houston for the Mariachi Festival from Friday, Aug.

28 to Sunday, Aug. 30 — a national honor for local youth.

The Washington State Department of Ecology will spend $4.5M to remove copper, zinc and other pollutants from stormwater along Union Gap roads including Rudkin Road, Rainier Place, South 18th Street, East Washington Avenue and South 14th Street as part of a statewide clean water project.

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.