Good morning, Yakima.

Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 214th home at The Vines housing complex on West Mead Avenue and plans to build seven more homes across Yakima County in the next fiscal year.

The organization is accepting applications from future homeowners & using store proceeds to help cover construction cost gaps.

The Yakima Humane Society is over capacity after a hoarding case brought in 14 dogs this week and is urging local residents to help by fostering, adopting, volunteering, donating or sharing information; it will host an adoption event (Subaru Loves Pets) on Saturday, Oct.

10 at McCurley Subaru.

The Central WA State Fair at Yakima State Fair Park runs until Sunday, Oct.

4, offering free rides from Union Gap plus food, rides and attractions including a wild animal exhibit, camel rides and a 4H fashion display. It promises a variety of experiences as the fair nears its close.

Highland High School student Arturo Sotelo is back playing his alto saxophone after overcoming a rare brain tumor with three surgeries and months of recovery; he is preparing for competitions in October (a sign of his resilient comeback).