Good morning, Yakima.

Cornerstone Ranches reached a $1 million settlement with the Attorney General’s Office over allegations it lowered local workers’ hours when using H-2A labor (more than 50 farmworkers will receive compensation) and must update hiring practices over the next three years.

Washington state law will change in 2026, raising the minimum wage to $17.13 per hour starting Jan.

1 and lowering the paid leave requirement from eight hours to four. The rules add job protection after six-month employment and update child support standards.

Fox41 Yakima shared 13 lighter casserole recipes for post-holiday meals, featuring options like Chicken Cordon Bleu and Cuban Sandwich Casserole (simple comfort food) to help local residents enjoy a refreshing change after festive feasts.

Local households are repurposing holiday leftovers into quick meals and freezer ready recipes as rising living costs push families to cut extra grocery trips.

Cooks in Yakima mix saved proteins and vegetables to ease weeknight cooking with thoughtful planning.