I've been in the Valley since 1988. Grew up in Tacoma, went to high school and college in Oregon. Started my radio career in Raymond, Wash., in 1981, then moved to Texas and Pennsylvania before coming back to my home state. I love the Yakima Valley with its four seasons and lots of sunshine, and I love being a cheerleader for all of the good stuff we have in the valley. I've been married to my beautiful wife Kim for 31 years and I have three amazing daughters -- Brooke, Melissa and Brianne -- and two loyal four-legged sons, Leo and Shadow. In my free time I love to work out or head to the mountains or my favorite winery. At home I love watching my Hawks, Mariners and Huskies or cooking my favorite pasta dish. Oh, by the way I do own a pasta sauce business called "Bastinelli's Best." Shameless plug!
Mike Bastinelli
Woman Killed Seconds After Texting and Posting Selfie
Here's another tragic story reminding us all that texting and driving do not mix!
Pet Rescue Groups Working Together Are Saving Lives
At least ten pet rescue organizations are working together with the Yakima Humane Society in the Yakima area to find homes for homeless pets. They are making a huge difference, significantly reducing the number of animals being euthanized at the Humane Society
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Avalanche on Chinook Pass
A natural avalanche swept down the hillside of State Route 410 over Chinook Pass Thursday morning, trapping an employee inside a piece of equipment for several hours.
Washington State Department of Transportation crews were performing routine snow clearing when the avalanche occurred Thursday morning...
Gas Explosion Rocks North Bend
An explosion and fire overnight in North Bend destroyed or damaged several businesses. Firefighters are searching damaged buildings. Only two people suffered minor injuries because most buildings were empty when the explosion occurred around 3:40 this morning...
The Mike Bastinelli Show Kicks Off Spring Barrel Tasting at Kana Winery
It's Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend in the Yakima Valley with 41 local wineries participating. Spring Barrel Tasting is your chance to get a jump on tasting and purchasing some of the best wines in wine country. A visit to the Valley on this weekend will allow you to sample yet-unfinished wines from the barrel...
Yakima Stepping up Code Enforcement-Today on the Mike Bastinelli Show
The City of Yakima has hired two new code inspectors in an effort to clean up the city. Steve Osgudthorpe, the Community and Economic Development Director will be on the "Mike Bastinelli Show," to talk about why the city is taking an aggressive stand in enforcing city codes...
MLB’s Pitch, Hit, and Run Coming to Yakima County Stadium
The Yakima Valley Pippins, Sunfair Chevrolet and the Greater Yakima Sports Commission have partnered together to bring Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit and Run program to the Yakima Valley. The event is open to all 7-14 year olds and will be held on May 10th at Yakima County Stadium from 10 a...
Seager’s Walkoff Homer Ends Mariner Skid
Kyle Seager hit a three-run walk off home-run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros to snap the Mariners eight game losing streak. It was Seager's second home-run of the game and his second of the year. The...
Fatal Accident on I-82
A single car roll-over accident on I-82 shortly after noon has taken the life of a 42 year old Yakima woman. The Washington State Patrol says Gloria Benitez died after she lost control of her 2005 Saturn that was Eastbound on I-82 near the Parker Bridge four miles south of Union Gap...
Serious Roll-Over Accident on I-82
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a one care roll-over accident on I-82. It happened in the Eastbound Lane near the Parker Bridge. No word yet on the injuries. KIT will have more details as they become available.