Good morning, Yakima.

Farmers Market offers fresh peaches, nectarines, plums, gourds, and more on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rotary Market Place (15 W Yakima Ave), with permanent restrooms and a kid- and pet-friendly atmosphere until Oct.

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The Agriculture Building at the Central WA State Fair in Yakima features 4-H and high school grange exhibits in art, food and more along with an old-fashioned ice cream stand.

A Crock Pot Chili Cook-Off event is set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Today the city begins a project to upgrade the River Road and 16th Avenue intersection, which will limit westbound traffic and reduce North 16th Avenue to one lane until Thursday, Oct.

1. Workers will operate from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily (with access to adjacent properties maintained).

Trees in the local area change color as fall days shorten, reducing chlorophyll and revealing pigments (anthocyanins) that create vibrant red and orange hues; USDA experts say peak viewing occurs from late September to mid-October in nearby parks.