Good morning, Yakima.

Yakima Parks and Recreation will host a beginner and family-friendly Winter Family Hiking Adventure on December 28, requiring pre-registration and a $5 fee per hiker.

Yakima Valley Library branches will give out free books to children on Dec.

23 to celebrate Jolabokaflod, an Icelandic book-giving tradition.

Angel Josiah Garcia, a gang member who was 14 at the time, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2021 drive-by shooting death of Oscar Hondal-Lopez in Yakima, after agreeing to a plea deal.

A 25-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing six businesses in Downtown Yakima, including the police department, with damages totaling $25,000.

Gasoline prices in Yakima dropped 12.7 cents per gallon last week, now averaging $3.55, contrasting with a slight rise in the national average.

Yakima, Kennewick, and Benton County receive portions of a $6.3 million grant from the Justice Department to enhance law enforcement resources for crime prevention.

The Yakima County Republican Party initiates a recall against Coroner Jim Curtice for not resigning after allegations and lack of response to their request.

The Yakima City Council will vote on the 2025 budget and discuss an affordable housing project and strategies for the opioid epidemic at their upcoming meeting.

In Yakima, a medical respite program is providing a crucial bridge between homelessness and healthcare, helping people like Barbie Farino and Kevin transition to more stable situations while receiving medical care.

The Willow Café and Market offers a dining deal of a $25 gift certificate for $12.50, available for a limited time starting December 21st, featuring a menu of artisan foods and local drinks.