Good morning, Yakima.

Local homeowners are urged to follow safety rules by avoiding decorations such as fireworks & uncertified lights that could spark fires or break city codes.

Officials warn that using real candles, dried trees, or emergency-style lights may lead to fines & increased fire risks this holiday season.

Yesterday, Yakima held its Veterans Day parade that kicked off at 10:45 a.m. on Naches Avenue, traveled west on Yakima Avenue to 6th Avenue, and ended at 12:30 p.m. Officials said 750 participants and 50 vehicles took part—downtown streets were closed from 8:45 a.m. and a Marine ceremony began at 1:00 p.m. at Sarg Hubbard Park.

Yakima city and the Downtown Association are asking residents to nominate an evergreen from their property as the Community Christmas Tree to be installed at Millennium Plaza.

The tree—standing 15 to 25 feet tall and accessible for a crane—will be selected by Nov. 14 with a tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 7, and the owner will incur no removal cost.

Salvation Army Yakima Valley will host its annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on December 6 at 5:15 p.m. at the State Fair Room above Yakima SunDome — dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and they will announce their new home at 509 N.

Fourth Street — to raise funds for local families, with donations and tickets available by RSVP until November 21.

The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce helps Latino entrepreneurs build businesses by offering licensing, marketing, and business planning guidance—removing language barriers with its first all-Spanish small business fair and step-by-step advice on forming LLCs and obtaining licenses.

A local article challenges Yakima residents to prove their pride by completing five rites of passage—getting Lotusized, floating the Yakima River safely, attending an outdoor sports event, eating at the historic soda fountain, and watching the Holiday Lighted Parade on Dec.

7 at 6 p.m.—to show they are true Yakimaniacs.

Four local school boards in Yakima County were recognized by the state school directors' group for meeting standards and improving student outcomes, and the Yakima, West Valley, Wapato, and Mabton districts received the Board of Distinction award – Wapato's Johnson-O'Malley Program was named Exemplary Program of the Year for Region 6, with teacher Roger Jacob honored as Region 6 Teacher of the Year at a national awards banquet in Denver.

Dave Brown is a retired Army first sergeant and board member of the Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition who helped expand the county veterans program to serve over 11,000 local veterans—he also mentored current coordinator Ray Hernandez to strengthen access to the services veterans need.

ByHeart recalled all its baby formula sold nationwide Tuesday after an expanding outbreak of infant botulism sickened at least 15 babies in 12 states since August.

Parents are urged to stop using the formula—sold in stores like Target and Walmart—and dispose of it immediately until further safety tests are completed.

Doctors said lung cancer remains the deadliest form of cancer, causing about one in four U.S. deaths, and early low-dose CT screening can lower the risk of death by up to 20% for adults aged 50 with a smoking history—quitting smoking is the most effective way to reduce risk.

Beef Counts Mobile Market - Yakima

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — State Fair Park — Registration required — Drive-thru beef distribution serving pre-registered families in Yakima.

Dancing Sky Painting Event

6-8 p.m. — Hoops — Tickets required — Enjoy food and drinks while painting to your favorite 80’s & 90’s tunes.