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
We Got Uncorked At Yakima Uncorked — Good Times And Good Spirits [PHOTOS]
Yakima Uncorked was all we had hoped for Saturday (June 24). It was a fantastic-good time. Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up for what could be the biggest party of the year. Food, beer and wine vendors were so busy it was hard to keep up. But by the looks of everyone's faces, they did it.
My Favorite Thing Between Yakima And Whistlin’ Jack Lodge
Living in a desert setting, it's easy to forget there is such deep forest beauty just 20 minutes from us. But State Rout 410 between Naches and Whistlin' Jack Lodge is absolutely breathtaking. It truly is Mother Nature's gift to us. There are so many sights to see. I remember the first time I drove toward Chinook Pass I passed by a camping resort. I saw a bear chasing a guy up a tree.
Seahawks Truck At Downtown Summer Nights Hauled In Some Serious Hawk Pride
Downtown Summer Nights was, naturally, a hit this week (June 22). What a blast! We had so many people there it was incredible! And every direction I turned, there was someone with a Seahawks jersey, T-shirt or even shoes. Seahawk fans are everywhere, even in the middle of the summer at Downtown Summer Nights.
But when someone paints a $45,000 truck with everything Seahawks-related, it takes pride
Yakima Relay For Life Is Saturday (June 24) — Join In The Fight Against Cancer
Yakima's Relay for Life is this Saturday at West Valley High School -- and what an amazing cause. The fight for cancer is no joke. You don't have to sign up early. You can go on Saturday and join in on the fight for cancer and celebrate the survivors who are already beating it.
Downtown Summer Nights Crowd Soaks in Shane Smith & The Saints + American Honey [PHOTOS]
Shane Smith brought his Saints, and some of Yakima's best sinners showed up to listen Thursday night.
And with perfect weather and amiable crowd, North Front Street felt like heaven for the second program of the 2017 Downtown Summer Nights season...
Weird Things In Yakima Parking Lots — What Have You Seen?
I as driving home pretty late Thursday night after an amazing Downtown Summer Nights. I stopped by the AM/PM (since it is the only thing open that late) to get some Cheetos. I went in the parking lot right by Joel's Tires and I saw this wheelchair.
Union Gap’s Old Town Days Brings History to Life This Weekend
UNION GAP -- A wagonload of history and family activities rolls into town this weekend (June 17-18) as Union Gap celebrates Old Town Days.
Downtown Summer Nights Starts With a Splash [PHOTOS]
With clouds looming and rain pattering, Thursday night's Downtown Summer Nights opening started out looking pretty ugly. But as the music started, the skies brightened -- and all of a sudden everything started looking like a lot more fun.
Yakima's Entice the Mice followed by Portland's Scott Pemberton Band shook out solid sets for the Front Street faithful, turning the annual downtown concert seri
Hold the Fries? New Study Says Eating French Fries Raises Death Risk [POLL]
Heaven knows we love our french fries. And we all know we can find some great fries in the Yakima Valley.
But the latest scary health study might make you lose your appetite. Scientists from the National Research Council in Padova, Italy, say people who eat fried potatoes two or more times per week are doubling their risk of early death, according to CNN.
Bicycle Giveaway With The Tieton Police On June 10 — You Could Win A Bike!
Every year the city of Tieton and the Police Department gather up a ton of money to buy some really cool bicycles. Then they throw a huge event just to give away the bikes. They have a barbecue, play music and the police set up a bicycle course and offer prizes.