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
Robbery Suspect Wanted
The Yakima County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted in connection with a burglary Thursday morning. Here is the press released issued by YSO Thursday afternoon:
Around 7:30 A.M. Thursday, a person living on the 2600 block of South 62nd Avenue in Yakima reported a suspicious vehicle and two people that had left the area. W...
Rep. Hastings & Sen. Murray Call for VA Reforms
Fourth District congressman Doc Hastings is not calling for the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, for his handling of the VA scandal. However, Hastings did vote for a bill that makes it easier to hold senior leaders at the VA accountable for their poor job performance.
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Teen Steals Talent Show
A California teens version of Michael Jackson has become a you-tube sensation. MJ would be proud! 17-year old Turlock, California Junior has been practicing MJ since he was ten-years old.
Job Outlook is Improving
Coming up on The Mike Bastinelli Show ;
Don Meseck Regional Labor Economist will be on the show to talk about the employment picture in Yakima County. Aprils Jobless rate was 8.1 percent, the lowest April rate in five years.
Also Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Doc Hastings will give their thoughts on the VA scandal...
Obama Pays Tribute to Seahawks
President Barack Obama helped hold up a 12th-man flag Wednesday as the president honored the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
It was the Seahawks' first Super Bowl win and the team's first trip to the White House. The president praised the Seahawks defense, its teamwork and its fan base -- "the 12th man...
Coach Suspended For Foul Mouth Rant
As parents we entrust our children to coaches. Coaches who actually spend more time with our children than we do. Do you want your children to be coached by a foul mouthed man or woman who simply can't control their tongue. Here is an example of a coach who some say went to far in trying to motivate his team...
Mariners Call up Franklin
The Seattle Mariners called up Nick Franklin from triple A Tacoma. Franklin replaces Corey Hart on the roster. Hart was placed on the 15-day disabled list after he pulled a hamstring in Sundays win at Minnesota.
Franklin hit .125 during a seven-game stint with the Mariners earlier this season but has been tearing the cover off the ball with the Rainers...
Yakima Trying to Become Top Dog
Yakima wants to earn the distinction as the "Top Dog,' and win $100,000. To become the top dog, Yakima must win an online contest named "bark for your park." If the city wins the money it would be used toward a dog park at Randall Park...
New Hope for Adoptees
Adoption law change opens access to birth certificates.
Here is a press release from the Washington State Department of Health
"A new law will open access to original, pre-adoption birth certificates for all Washington-born adult adoptees beginning in July...
The Race For Congress is Crowded
The race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Pasco, is packed. Twelve people have filed for the office. Eight Republicans, two Democrats and two independents have filed. The Republicans are Dan Newhouse , Clint Didier, State Sen...