Good morning, Yakima.

Franklin Park hosts the Sunset Concert Series every Friday in July and early August from 6 to 8 p.m. with local band Die Bruder performing this Friday, and visitors can bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic food (plus water for dogs) to relax.

Resources are responding to two fires burning south of Khalotus near Devil's Canyon Road and Wallace Walker Road + the 1,500-acre blazes have led to level 2 evacuations around Wallace Walker as state mobilization is requested, endangering nearby homes, crops, and infrastructure.

Governor Ferguson is proposing that high-school students complete FAFSA before graduation, a policy under review that could soon be implemented in state schools.

The change aims to simplify the student aid process for families.

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.