Gas Prices Up But No Spike Expected for Weekend
If the price of gas is on your mind as you prepare for the upcoming Memorial weekend officials at GasBuddy say they don t expect a big price increase before the summer driving season starts this year. AAA Travel says it expects a 60% increase in the number of travelers this year and a majority will be driving so gas prices are a big factor in many travel plans. If you re filling up in Yakima gas is up 4 cents per gallon in the past week averaging $3.44 per gallon. GasBuddy says gas prices in Yakima are 11.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.13 per gallon higher than a year ago.
What Kind Of Army Are We Recruiting And Why?
Let s start with this. Here is the recruitment video. A way to find my inner strength and maybe to shatter some stereotypes along the way. SO that s the recruiting message? THAT S the recruiting mission? I went into the Army to shatter some stereotypes?
I thought people went into the Army to serve their Country.to be part of something bigger than themselves.to protect and preserve the freedoms and the quality of life we all enjoy.like a previous recruiting ad used to say - to do more before 9am than most people do all day.to strip away the individual and become a part of a team. We don t look for that anymore?
Summit Thrift Now Hoping for June 1 Opening
Yakima Union Gospel Mission officials continue to work to open a new store called Summit Thrift. It s the new Yakima Union Gospel Mission thrift store that was supposed to open on May 1 but there s been a delay. Mission Director Mike Johnson says they re now planning for a June 1 opening. He says the problem and the reason for the delay in opening is the work needed to remove asbestos from floor tiles in the former Rite Aid store at 56th and Summitview.
The work on the outside of the building however isn t being funded by the mission. The building upgrades which include work on the roof and a new coat of paint among many other things is being funded by the building owner. The owner is also constructing a new area in the rear of the building that will make it easier for people to donate items with an improved loading dock area.
Staying Healthy During Mental Health Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and many people have been suffering over the last year because of the pandemic say experts. Yakima Health District officials say your mental health is as important as your physical health. As a way to help the district is offering free access to a mental health program called my Strength. A press release from the district says the program provides tools to help with anxiety, stress, depression, sleep quality, and other areas of life that can be challenging. The release says examples of activities include information on balancing emotions, pregnancy, early parenting, managing chronic pain, recovering from substance abuse, weight management and more. The myStrength offers programs that helps set goals and tracks progress. It includes hundreds of inspirational messages. Individuals are encouraged to visit the Yakima Health District website for more information on setting up a myStrength account