Good morning, Yakima.

The Selah Gym Kids donated food to help families in need this holiday season in Selah — their two weeks of donations filled a pickup truck’s bed and spread kindness through the community.

Today, Yakima Valley Libraries host their annual Jolabokaflod Celebration at 10 local branches, offering free books and hot chocolate as part of an Icelandic tradition.

The Yakima Central Library saw about 200 visitors by noon, and while most locations close at 6 p.m., one remains open until 7 p.m.

On Dec. 22, 2025, local volunteer Mark DeMonbrun transformed into Santa Mark and greeted shoppers in Yakima & spread festive holiday cheer.

Residents appreciated his warm smile that brightened local celebrations.

Lions Pool in Yakima faces closure — city officials are urging residents to donate and share the link to help keep the beloved facility open; it has served families and school swim programs since 1973.

Changing Pointe Church invites local families to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with several showtimes this holiday season.

The final performance is scheduled on Christmas Eve — at 6:30 p.m. at 1510 S 36th Avenue in Yakima.

Gas prices in Yakima fell 10.2 cents per gallon in the week ending Dec.

22, averaging $3.57. They are 33.1 cents lower than a month ago but 2.4 cents above last year’s average according to GasBuddy’s survey (91 stations).

A new study shows that using dashboard touch screens while driving makes it harder to keep lane control and lowers screen accuracy, researchers found from a vehicle simulator experiment (with 16 participants) by the University of Washington and Toyota Research Institute.

Amid atmospheric rivers that caused severe weather and floods in our area, the Red Cross is urging unaffected donors in Yakima and surrounding counties to give blood or platelets.

Donations given from Dec. 19 through Jan. 4 will earn an exclusive long-sleeved T-shirt while supplies last.