Good morning, Yakima.

Tommy's Express Car Wash in Union Gap is hosting its final Haunted Car Wash event 'Tunnel of Terror' today and Saturday, Oct.

24; car wash club members use the fast lane while non-members pay $20, and the ride may not suit young children (warned as intense by some locals).

FIRA USA hosted an event in the Sundome where over 900 local farmers and students saw live demos of automated tractors and machines for spraying, mowing and weed control; the event showed how new tech can help farms cut labor shortages and rising costs — a step toward a more efficient Yakima farming future.

Agricultural robotics companies showcased machines that weed, spray, and apply pesticides Tuesday at State Fair Park while Reservoir Farms announced a new incubator for technology startups and growers that will open in 2027 (location undisclosed).

The Majestic in Union Gap is featuring eleven Halloween films—some family-friendly—this weekend, with tickets at $8 each and a double feature deal including popcorn.

Yakima families are starting the holiday season early as surveys show 40% put up Christmas trees before Thanksgiving and 41% leave them on past Christmas; a Spirit Halloween pop-up store is open at Valley Mall (highlighting the area's festive spirit).

Yakima County high schools are using career and technical education to combine core academics with hands-on job training.

West Valley Innovation Center offers pathways such as health sciences and robotics; students benefit from job shadowing (like Elizabeth Dickinson) and improved graduation outcomes.