Good morning, Yakima.

Dozens of protesters gathered downtown Yakima today to speak out for free speech after the protest shifted from an environmental focus—local residents from Granger and Selah stressed that free speech is a core right in America.

Amazon is on trial today in a federal court in Seattle for a lawsuit that says the company tricked people into signing up for its Prime service and made canceling very hard.

The FTC filed the complaint in June and may get penalties and force changes in Amazon’s subscription practices if it wins.

In this week's episode of Roots of the Valley, KIMA's John Franklin interviews John Kobli of the Central Washington Agriculture Museum about apple picking and sorting in the Yakima Valley.

Kobli explains his family's history with an apple orchard and shows a working apple sorter (from the 1960s).

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden led the US team to win the 4x100 relay gold on Sunday and became only the second woman to complete a world sprint treble by capturing the 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo—Jamaica took silver in her final race.

Washington Esther Conference 2025

6 PM – 6 PM — Life Church Yakima — Separate payments required — A two-day event empowering young women to be beautifully rooted in faith and purpose.

Warrior Run 2025

8 a.m. — Pacific Northwest University-Health Sciences — Suggested donation of $15 — Conquer a 5k obstacle course and let the kids join the fun with a modified Little Warriors run.

LEGACY 19

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Sarg Hubbard Park — Free entry — Celebrate fitness and community at this exciting local event for all ages.

Art in the House: Artist and Vendor Event

6:00 p.m. — Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood Association — Donations welcome — Support homeless teens by providing meal donations for Rod's House.