Good morning, Yakima.

Valley Mall in Union Gap now offers a new glice indoor skating rink (a safe, tech-driven alternative to ice) for the holiday season, open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Skate passes cost $5 for kids under 12 and $8 for those 13 and older.

The Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap saw minimal effects from flooding that slowed operations last week, museum host Jerry Warner said.

He noted that water levels were lower than in past years and conditions have since leveled off.

Forecasts predict freezing rain for the Kittitas & Yakima valleys today and tomorrow.

Residents should adjust plans and prepare for slippery roads.

The IRS has extended the tax relief deadline to May 1 for Washington residents and businesses affected by severe weather in FEMA-declared counties including Yakima, and taxpayers outside these areas should contact the IRS for help.

Starting Jan. 1, anglers 15+ need a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement (CRSSE) to fish in the Columbia and tributaries including Yakima, with fees of $8.75 for most and $7.10 for youths and seniors.

Buyers can purchase endorsements online, by phone, or at vendors statewide.

A University of Florida study found leukemia patients on a neutropenic diet had fewer major infections than those on a liberal diet, causing the trial to stop early.

Doctors advise that patients undergoing chemo + stem cell transplant follow recommended diets to lower foodborne illness risks.

A new study from Mount Sinai shows that an AI tool, NutriSighT, can help doctors spot ICU patients on ventilators who may be underfed early in their stay; it analyzes vital signs, lab tests & feeding data and will soon be trialed in hospitals to improve care.

Local cook Timmy shared his new Carameletas recipe today on his blog with step-by-step instructions that mix butter, oats, chocolate chips, and caramel (using both stovetop and oven techniques) for a layered dessert.

He works with his wife in the kitchen and invites neighbors to try his sweet, homemade treat.