Good morning, Yakima.

Veterans and their families will access more than 100 services (including health care, housing aid and other support) at the Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition's 27th annual Stand Down and Benefits Fair on Saturday, Oct.

31 at the SunDome from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free hot lunches provided.

Bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower visited Yakima Town Hall as part of its speaker series, where she discussed her journalism career + her emphasis on diverse perspectives that bring overlooked stories to light.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences received a $3.2 million federal grant to help disadvantaged osteopathic med students overcome financial challenges over the next five years (eligible students may receive up to $40,000 annually with $649,248 allocated each year).

Residents in Washington have free, unbiased help through SHIBA during Medicare open enrollment, which runs today through Dec.7, while Idaho residents can shop for 2027 health coverage with tax credits until Dec.15 (coverage starts Jan.1).