Good morning, Yakima.

Riley, named the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Child of the month, works closely with Children’s Village staff in Yakima while overcoming challenges from Autism, Potocki-Lupski Syndrome, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome.

His family and community celebrate his spirit and his love for green, cartoons + Jeopardy.

Local experts warn that prices for groceries, travel, and imported goods are expected to rise as trade tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affect supply chains this fall, prompting some residents to anticipate shortages on essentials (gasoline, fertilizer, and fabric).

Earlier this week, the Yakima school board approved a one-year paraeducator contract raising base salaries by 3.1% and selected Garco Construction to build Hoover and Garfield elementary schools as part of a $200 million bond for school improvements.

The district will start design work and coordinate city permits soon.

The Federal Trade Commission and state of Washington reached a $225M settlement with Amway and its associates over deceptive business practices—forcing changes to sales and compensation rules—and affected consumers may be eligible for relief.

Triumph Treatment hosted its 'Steps to Recovery' event in Yakima for National Recovery Month on Friday, Sep.

18, connecting locals with treatment resources including programs for women and a planned medical detox facility. A video showing recovery journeys earned over 13 million likes on TikTok.