Good morning, Yakima.

A fall road trip event called Haunted Heart is planned to take travelers from Chelan to Spokane along a 340 mile route with stops in Wenatchee, Ellensburg, Yakima and Roslyn—visitors will see haunted inns, old bars and spooky cemeteries.

The journey will last three to four days and feature eerie sites and historic landmarks.

Heritage University inaugurated its fourth president, Doctor Chris Gilmer, at a ceremony with local, state and national officials.

Gilmer said he will fight hunger on campus by raising $1,000,000 and added a pledge from his husband and the Tougaloo College president — a plan to help students — as he begins his term.

Yakima Valley College is hosting free workshops to help students and families fill out financial aid applications at its Yakima and Grandview campuses.

Staff will offer help in English — Spanish on several dates from fall through winter, and students should bring required documents if attending on their own.

Experts advise that before helping a loved one in financial difficulties, individuals should review their own budget and savings to decide on an amount they can safely offer—a cash gift prevents straining personal finances.

They also recommend setting clear limits—offering job referrals or help with groceries instead of risky loans—to avoid long-term financial setbacks.

Yakima Health District and partners will hold a free firearm storage event on October 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce in Yakima, where participants will receive lockboxes, trigger locks and training on safe gun storage — key for homes with children.

Food Drink Life on Fox 41 Yakima presents 13 easy casserole recipes for fall nights—each dish offering warmth and a simple way to feed a family without a fuss—ranging from pancake casserole to cheesy cauliflower casserole.

A recent survey by Talker Research found that 52% of children use their phones during conversations with parents while 58% of partners are distracted, leaving 78% of parents worried about losing real conversation.

Many families set no-phone rules during dinners, movie nights and outings—steps they hope will boost quality time together.

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.

Yakima Halloween Trolley

3-6 p.m. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Yakima Valley Trolleys — $5/person — Enjoy a spooky ride with games, treats, and free pumpkins for the first kids aboard.

Dreams and Fairy Dust Painting Event

2-4 p.m. — 5th Line Brewing — Ticketed event — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying the brewery's offerings.