Good morning, Yakima.

West Valley Fire-Rescue responded to a kitchen fire in a Yakima home yesterday after hot oil ignited material left too close to the burner, which caused significant damage to the wall and ceiling and led to a woman being hospitalized after she used water to try to put out the flames—officials advised turning off the burner and covering the pan with a lid.

Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit identified Pedro Leal—67, a Zillah resident killed in a police encounter on July 1 when officers responded to a call at the 200 block of First Avenue after a standoff at a neighbor’s home—and the King County Medical Examiner’s autopsy later classified his death as homicide due to a broken vertebrae and blunt neck trauma.

Laurie Tuff transformed her Selah lawn into a native plant garden with free design help from the North Yakima Conservation District’s heritage garden program—her project cost about $3,000 and is expected to save water while attracting pollinators in a drought-prone area.

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.

Summer Kids Art Workshop – Enchanted Creatures

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Creative Yakima — $230 — A magical art camp where children explore the world of dragons, wizards, and fairies through art projects.

Vintiques Northwest Nationals

8 a.m. — State Fair Park — Admission cost varies — Experience a showcase of vintage vehicles in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Summer Battle Wrestling in Yakima

6 PM — La Rumba Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of live wrestling action and excitement with top stars in the ring.

Paint and Sip Night

6-8 p.m. — Hoops — Ticket required — Enjoy food and drinks while painting to your favorite 80’s & 90’s music.