Good morning, Yakima.

Local law enforcement urges drivers to remove decals showing personal details — such stickers can attract scammers or spark road rage and compromise safety.

The advisory highlights privacy concerns for those displaying family or political information on their vehicles.

Searchers continue to look for 21-year-old Tony Swan, missing since Sept.

3 when he was last seen at Mosquito Lake in a closed area of the Yakama Reservation near Potato Hill; community volunteers and county rescue teams use drones and grid searches — with donations aiding the ongoing effort.

Photos from the Yakima Herald-Republic archive show how the Valley marked the Sept.

11 attacks, featuring a coffee stand sign, a flag raised at Millenium Plaza, and blood drives at local churches — a historic record of community responses.

This fall, fun events come to Yakima and Tri-Cities: Bluey's Big Play in Kennewick on Tuesday, Oct.

6 at Toyota Center (7000 W Grandridge Blvd), Fresh Hop Ale Festival in Yakima on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Sundome, plus comedy by Howie Mandel and Jo Koy.

West Valley School District superintendent Peter Finch will retire at the end of the school year after 26 years of service.

The board began a 10-week search for his replacement and will host a community forum Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.

State funding for rural schools is at risk as the LEA enhancement expires in 2028; Yakima County districts may lose tens of millions, with Yakima School District facing a $5.5 million cut.

Education leaders will meet with state officials this fall to discuss renewing support (to maintain equity).

Giant house spiders are coming out in local homes for a late summer mating season + experts say they are not dangerous but are simply leaving their dark corners in search of a mate.

Crews from WSDOT will start a months-long project on Highway 12 near the intersections of Eschbach and Ackley Roads Monday, adding eastbound acceleration lanes, widening, repaving and safety upgrades.

Lane closures are expected weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and work will pause this winter to resume in spring.

City officials in Toppenish said crews are installing new water mains at South Toppenish Ave & West First Ave after completing roadway removal; work will continue for two weeks to upgrade downtown infrastructure.

Yakima has several meal prep services offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary options.

Empower Meal Prep at 1103 West Spruce Street (8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays) and other local providers serve busy families and professionals needing ready-made meals.