Good morning, Yakima.

The West Valley Library will host International Games Day on Saturday, November 15th from Noon to 4 p.m., inviting Yakima residents to enjoy board games, card games, and crafts.

Participants may bring their own games or borrow new ones from the library—ensuring everyone has a chance to play together.

A broken water main at 9th Street and Custer Avenue in Sunnyside has disrupted water service in the area — repair crews are working to restore service.

Residents in Yakima cast their votes for trick or treating or a trunk or treat event hosted by the Salvation Army at Champions Centre on Naches Ave—vote results and further details will be reported in the 5 and 6 p.m. news.

Westwood Golf Club reopened its rebuilt driving range and launched Woodies restaurant after demolishing its old clubhouse nearly two years ago in Yakima’s West Valley.

The grand opening events on Oct.25, Oct.26 and Oct.27 celebrated the new space with a full bar and new American menu — featuring advanced golf tech that tracks each ball.

Fiddles Lunch Box at 8th and Nob Hill and its Wapato location will begin offering a half-price deal on $25 dining certificates for $12.50 starting Friday, October 31 at 6 a.m.—a promotion that gives locals a chance to enjoy breakfast burritos, panini sandwiches and fresh organic juices. The offer—targeted at early morning diners—promises an affordable start to the day.

Vibe Coffee opened its new West Valley location on Oct.

10 and owner Tayler Lime said the store—set in a former Human Bean building—is already receiving positive feedback from local customers, with many focusing on its coffee selection. She plans to introduce new menu items as the business becomes more established.

Local business owner Víctor Rentería is staging the second annual Laka Laka Glowing Festival Saturday at the Downtown Yakima Rotary Pavilion from 4-9 p.m. to celebrate Mexican customs with altars, catrina face painting and a parade — a free event that honors the memory of loved ones — and invites community participation.

The Toppenish School District is expanding its Blue Santa program with the Toppenish Police Department to include all district elementary schools, preschoolers, and some middle and high school students—organizers aim to collect and wrap over 1,600 gifts by November 28 with high school volunteers helping in December. The initiative started last year at Garfield Elementary with five volunteers serving 285 students and now relies on support from local volunteers, car clubs and businesses.

The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments will adopt a Regional Safety Action Plan by spring through a public survey aimed at making roads safer—officials note Yakima typically sees about 40 fatal crashes every year.

Four libraries in Yakima Valley risk closing if Mabton, Granger, Tieton, and Naches do not agree to higher fees by November 14—Mabton has already approved a one-year contract that will keep its library open in 2026 while Granger and Naches are set to decide at their upcoming meetings.

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.