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
Mariners Get Only One Hit in Shutout Loss to Angels
For the first time this year the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners. Garret Richards and two relievers combined on a one-hitter to lead the Angels to a 2-0 win over the Mariners at Safeco Field. The Angels only offense came on a two-run homer by Albert Pujols, who homered for the second straight game...
Nursing Home Under Fire for Hiring Stripper to Entertain Residents
http://totalnewswire.com/nursing-home-stripper/
The nursing home is being sued by the family of one woman who attended the stripper’s performance. Should the home be in trouble? Are the residents simply getting a thrill or is there danger in this...
CWU Aviation First in Pacific Northwest to Offer New Pilot Certification
Central Washington Universities Aviation Program is the first in Pacific Northwest to offer a new pilot certification. The Federal Aviation Administration gave its final approval this week to CWU. There are only a select few schools across the country that have received this authorization...
Hart Powers Mariners Past the Angels in Home Opener
Cory Hart hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the third inning to give the Mariners a 4-3 lead against the Los Angeles Angels last night in the Mariners home opener. Hart, who missed all of last year recovering from two knee surgeries, added a solo shot in the 7th inning as the Marines beat the Angels 5-3 for their fourth straight win over LA this year.
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Help Available For Those Unable to Sign Up For Health Care
With the deadline to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan through wahealthplanfinder.org now passed, Washington Healthplanfinder is reaching out to residents who couldn’t complete their application by March 31 with important guidance to qualify for a special enrollment...
Kids Use Twitter to Blast First Lady’s School Lunch Rations
http://www.westernjournalism.com/kids-use-twitter-blast-michelles-lunch-decrees/
Magazine Rates Yakima Valley Pet-Friendly
National Geographic Books has released “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” which includes dog-friendly businesses, attractions and outdoor areas in 75 pet-friendly cities and regions across the United States and Canada. The Yakima Valley is one of six communities in the Pacific Northwest featured in the book...
Breaking News: Another Shooting at Fort Hood
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/02/shooting-with-casualties-reported-at-ft-hood/
New Law Grants College Credits for Military Training
Members of the military will soon be able to receive college credit for some military training. That's under a new bill that Gov. Jay Inslee was signing Wednesday.
Under current law, colleges and universities must adopt policies on awarding academic credit to individuals for certain military training courses or programs by 2016...
Miller and Rameriz Lead Mariners to Second Straight Win
The Seattle Mariners paid Robinson Cano $240 million to boost the anemic offense, but so far this year it's been other Mariner's who are providing the boost. In the 10-3 win on Opening Day Monday Justin Smoak hit a three-run homer and Dustin Ackley hit a bases clearing double. T...