Good morning, Yakima.

Somewhere In Time / That 70s Shoppe opened a new shop on Yakima Avenue on Aug.

8 — the store at 509 West Yakima Ave now offers a wider space for vintage clothing, music, and collectibles. The business moved from its smaller Union Gap shop to serve local shoppers better.

Several Yakima County school districts have tightened cellphone rules by enforcing bell-to-bell bans in classrooms to reduce distractions and boost engagement—some districts allow phone use during breaks or emergencies.

Candidates affected by the canceled bar exam in Yakima can now choose a waiver from the state Supreme Court, allowing eligible applicants to start the admission process in October.

Others must retake the test in September or wait until February (without incurring extra fees).

Yakima County approved a one-time $200,000 boost for Camp Hope run by Grace City Outreach to support temporary homeless stays while it develops a five-year housing plan.

Officials said the funding is a stopgap and that some shelter equipment may later be moved to other sites.

Residents can view sprint boats up close & meet racing teams at a free Show & Shine event this Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Mall entrance in Union Gap ahead of the sprint races at State Fair Park.