I love being a mom and I love my job, but I admit it: I would fish for a living if I could! HA!
Kelly West
Polecats + Crow and the Canyon Keep It Cool As Downtown Summer Nights Turn Sultry [PHOTOS]
On a night when lots of people might've stayed home by their swamp coolers, Yakima decided to stroll downtown and catch some breezy music from Polecat and Crow and the Canyon.
Yup -- even as the temperature hovered around 100, folks were dancing and singing along as a couple of Northwest favorites put on a Downtown Summer Nights program that was darn near as hot as the air temperature on North Fro
Warehouse Theatre Company Presents ‘Peter & The Star Catcher’ On The Akin Center Theatre Stage
I love when young minds get together and share creativity -- and so does Yakima's Warehouse Theatre Company! They've selected some talented up-and-coming local stars to grace the Akin Center Theatre in Rick Elice's hilarious new Peter Pan sequel, "Peter & The Star Catcher!" It opens this week.
School Supply Drive Today At Westside Pizza Benefits The YWCA
Westside Pizza is helping kids get their school supplies ready! They'll be gathering up donated supplies all day today (July 28) at their restaurant, 140 S. 72nd Ave., Suite 130.
How wonderful! And how handy -- they're right next door to the Dollar Store!
No Jacket Required: Polecat + Crow and the Canyon Bring Cool Sounds to Downtown Summer Nights [VIDEO]
With the temperature hanging around the triple-digit mark, you won't need a jacket at Downtown Summer Nights this week. You might as well lose the tie, too.
But as usual, be ready for some great music, food and drinks when two more Northwest bands step onto the stage Thursday evening.
This week's show features Polecat and Crow and the Canyon.
Too Slim & The Taildraggers Drop Some Big, Fat Sounds on Yakima
Nobody wants to think about it, but now that it's darn near August, those Downtown Summer Nights of ours are starting to dwindle.
Good thing for Too Slim & the Taildraggers and Luke Yates! The two acts turned on two great sets Thursday night at Yakima's new favorite party spot, North Front Street.
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Are Yakima Valley People Too Busy To Take A Vacation? [POLL]
I cannot wait to take a vacation. I try to plan for one every year. It seems, though, that when I do plan well, it never works out. There is always something going on. The question is if the rest of Yakima Valley are in the same boat? I am on a salary, so I don't continue to work when I should take vacation because of money. However, wages in this area aren't the greatest.
Too Slim & The Taildraggers Is At Downtown Summer Nights This Week [VIDEO]
Downtown Summer Nights is going to be the best night ever. Not to mention that the weather in Yakima will be amazing! The event is free, but, the band is going to rock our whole city! Too Slim & The Taildraggers will be on stage bringing the excellent rock, southern rock and blues to historic North Front Street, July 21.
My Top 5 Places In Yakima Valley To Get A Simple Sandwich
I suppose I could be considered a "foodie," although I can't afford to run around and try everything anymore. Getting escargot or the dim sum for the price they cost is out of my reach. I prefer getting a simple sandwich that will satisfy my taste buds, fill me up and leave me with a happy feeling! Yakima Valley has these places!
Robbie Walden Band + Slings and Arrows Light Up Downtown Summer Nights [PHOTOS]
Assuming you have a pulse, there's no way you went home bored after this week's Downtown Summer Nights street party.
The Robbie Walden Band and Slings and Arrows put on one of North Front Street's most energetic evenings of the season Thursday...
Yakima Elks School Supply Distribution Is July 17 — Bring Your List
School is almost in session. It doesn't feel like the summer has even started yet, but it is almost time to start thinking about the school clothes and supplies! The Yakima Elks Club agrees, so they are stepping it up with a fantastic school supply distribution.