GRANDVIEW — A second round of small business grants applications are available as of Oct. 26 on the city website www.grandview.wa.us.

YAKIMA — Kessie Alexandre, a leading scholar on the subject of water insecurity and assistant geology professor at the University of Washington will launch the Yakima Valley College’s 2020-2021 fall Diversity Series with a virtual conversation surrounding “Water Justice as Social Justice.”

SUNNYSIDE — The Sunnyside Police Department will be hosting a drive-through Trunk-or-Treat and non-perishable Food Drive Collection event on October 29, 5-8 p.m., Golob Landing at the entrance of E. Edison Ave. and Van Nutley Dr.

TOPPENISH — Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic will be offering flu shots at interim locations through October and November.

YAKIMA COUNTY – The Yakima Health District canceled their distribution of at-home, mail-in COVID-19 test kits for county residents on Tuesday, Sept. 15 due to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke.

SUNNYSIDE — Mayor Francisco Guerrero has reappointed Planning Commission Vice Chair Brittan Moore and Roland Rogers to the city Planning Commission, for their second four-year term on the Planning Commission.

YAKIMA — Yakima County WSU Extension Office is offering a free pressure canner gauge check-up on Friday, Sept. 16, from 10-3 p.m. at 2403 S. 18th St., Suite 100, Union Gap.

SUNNYSIDE — Cooler mornings are calling for warm quilts and to help find the perfect coverlet, the annual Project Reach Out Quilt Show and Sale will be Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11-4 p.m. on the Sunnyside Christian Reformed Church playground at 700 N. 16th St.

YAKIMA COUNTY – The Yakima Health District will continue to provide at-home, mail-in COVID-19 test kits for county residents on Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, September 17.

YAKIMA — As the Evans Canyon wildfire continues to burn with smoke and ash blowing into the lower valley, Yakima Heath District officials have issued a health warning urging residents to protect themselves and families by avoiding going outdoors as much as possible.

YAKIMA — The Yakima Health District reminds county residents to continue to follow public health recommendations.

SUNNYSIDE — Two building permits were issued by the city planning department during August.