Good morning, Yakima.

After Taylor Farms recalled contaminated iceberg lettuce on July 20 due to a cyclospora outbreak, Yakima residents can buy fresh greens from local farms and the Downtown Farmers Market at Rotary Marketplace (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) now through Oct.

18.

This weekend, Hot Shots 3-on-3 basketball plays at Sozo Sports Complex on Sat and Sun, and Summerfest runs Saturday at the Yakima Training Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a snake presentation is held at Canyon River Ranch Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Several lottery winners bought winning tickets this month at stores in Yakima, Union Gap, Selah, Ellensburg, and Goldendale, with prizes from $1,000 to $10,000.

In Yakima, winners claimed prizes at Many's Market, Cottage Mart, Flight Line Convenience Store, Xpress Mart, and Airline Market (covering scratch and lotto games).

Local Yakima residents are being celebrated in an online feature that highlights major personal milestones including long-term sobriety, recovery from cancer, and educational achievements.

The piece gathers inspiring stories that showcase individual efforts and community support.

Franklin Pool will be open the first four Saturdays in August from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at its W.

Tieton Drive location. The season ends on Aug. 23 with the annual Paws in the Pool event (2 to 4 p.m.), and entry fees vary by age and family size.

The historic sports center has closed, as a 'Sorry, We're Closed' sign now hangs on its doors and its neon sports man is dark.

Public records show Bradshaw Investments owns the property & there are hopes someone will clear overdue taxes and reopen the venue.

At a pre-law summit held on July 10 at Heritage University (Toppenish), Yakima Valley students learned about the Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative, a five-year partnership among Seattle University, Heritage University, and AccessLex Institute that aims to expand legal education in Central Washington. Future JD Academy sessions will offer further mentorship and resources.

In June 2026, Yakima County health inspectors examined 72 eateries, and while most earned perfect scores, ten establishments failed due to multiple violations.

The inspections included restaurants, buffets, food trucks, and grocery stores across the county.

Health officials warned that a potential measles exposure occurred at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 13 when a visitor entered the fourth-floor OB waiting room between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Individuals present should verify their MMR vaccination status.

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.