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.

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.

SUNNYSIDE — Free boxes of food will be distributed at Harrison Middle School, 810 S. 16th St. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.

SUNNYSIDE — Random $50 and $100 donations to the Sunrise Outreach Food Pantry amounting to $6,000 will be used to purchase a badly needed cooler for the agency.