Good morning, Yakima.

White Swan community is coming together after fires burned over 4,000 acres last weekend; residents and volunteers handed out free meals + phones and cleaning supplies at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church.

Local officials are assessing damage and planning further support for affected families.

Today, Selah Springs Brewing Co hosts a Saturday Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Yakima Valley’s busy schedule of pop-up vendor events in August-including a Summer Craft Fair on Aug.

8 at Holy Family Catholic Church and a Farmers Market on Aug. 9 in Naches.

Firefighters are containing the Signal Peak and Ransier wildfires in White Swan after the blazes destroyed over 24 structures and burned large acres last weekend (damage was reported Tuesday, July 28) while Yakama Nation and local agencies keep support centers open for affected residents.

A July 4 car show near Wapato left 16 people sick from salmonella after eating food at the event (no hospital stays occurred), and the Yakima Health District is monitoring for measles symptoms while confirming no cases have emerged.

Casa de la Mora — a 72-unit development by Catholic Charities — offers new affordable housing in central Yakima for low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, and young adults leaving foster care.

Leasing continues with about 20 units occupied and wraparound services provided on site.