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Yakima Area Cemeteries' Memorial Day Weekend Decoration Policies

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:10:38 +0000

We asked the major Yakima area cemeteries what dates Memorial Day weekend flowers would be removed or needed to be picked up by.

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America's Most Expensive Home for Sale for $190 Million

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:59:02 +0000

The historic Copper Beech Farm in Connecticut has only had two owners. It can be yours if you have $190 million.

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National Waitstaff Day: Don't Forget to Tip Your Server! – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:20 +0000

On National Waitstaff Day, probably the most controversial subject about dining out always comes up: when and how much to tip.

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YVCC Hosts A Star Is Born

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:44:21 +0000

The Yakima Valley Community College Math Club presents Dr. Kathy Hadley. Her lecture, A Star Is Born, will focus on the formation of stars.

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Yakima Valley Gardeners Look Beyond Science to Make Things Grow – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:20 +0000

Farmers, orchardists, and even home gardeners have a vast array of scientific data that they can access to get things growing. But many here in the Yakima Valley use a couple of methods just as reliable: they look at the calendar and the mountains.

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On This National Teacher's Appreciation Day Name Your Favorite – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:12:22 +0000

Throughout our lives teachers have had a huge impact on us, some good, some bad, and some unforgettable. On this National Teacher's Appreciation Day, I can think of one in particular that influenced me.

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Sign Up Now for the Gap 2 Gap Relay

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:17:31 +0000

The 29th annual race is coming up on Saturday June 1 at Sarg Hubbard Park and the Yakima Greenway.

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Military Days At Fort Simcoe Scheduled for May 4-5

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:58:13 +0000

The Washington Civil War Association will be at Fort Simcoe for their annual “Military Days” commemoration the first weekend in May.

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Why Asparagus Makes it Smell Funny When You "Go" – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:10:54 +0000

The Yakima Valley is one of the premiere asparagus growing regions in the world. Today we have the answer to everyone's most frequently asked question about asparagus!

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A Guide to Wine Pronunciation, So You Won't Sound Like an Idiot At Spring Barrel Tasting – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:03:08 +0000

Here in the Yakima Valley, we are learning that are really no rules to enjoying good wine. If you like it, drink it. But at Spring Barrel Tasting this weekend, there will be plenty of wine snobs out ready to look down their noses if you mispronounce "Vigonier".

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Earth Day Motivations: Sincerety or Smugness? – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:41:23 +0000

Earth Day was first celebrated on this date back in 1970. Today, it's being recognized all over the world. What's at its core? A genuine concern for the well being of our planet, or a chance for someone to say "I'm doing this, so I'm smarter and better than you?"

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A Trip Down Memory Lane With Miner's on Their 65th Anniversary – Brian's Blog

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:41:52 +0000

A heritage Yakima business quietly passed a milestone last week with little fanfare, continuing to do what they have done for the last 65 years: Putting out fantastic food.

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Brian's Blog: Another Baby Boomer Icon Passes

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:35:29 +0000

Last week, we lost Annette Funicello. Today, actor Frank Bank passed away at the age of 71.

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Brian's Blog: Big Bucks for Bagging Bigfoot [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:52:27 +0000

The legend of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is deeply ingrained in the lore of the Pacific Northwest. Now, another legendary northwest entity is offering $1 million for definitive proof that Bigfoot exists.

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Brian's Blog: "Yakimisms", Or Things That Make Us Uniquely Yakimanians

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:11 +0000

Today, we look at our penchant for announcing huge projects here in Yakima that never become reality.

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Brian's Blog: "Yakimisms", Or Things That Make Us Uniquely Yakimanians

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:47:11 +0000

Today, we look at one of the things we say or do here in Yakima that probably don't exist anywhere else. Or, maybe it just seems that way.

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YVCC Winter Biology Lecture Series Continues on April 19th

Brian Teegarden — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:41:44 +0000

Yakima Valley Community College, in collaboration with the Yakima Area Arboretum, presents Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest, an illustrated lecture by Mark Turner. Admission is free and open to the community.

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West Valley Wins Region's First-ever Knowledge Bowl State Championship!

Brian Teegarden — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:51:54 +0000

The West Valley High School Knowledge Bowl team last weekend accomplished what no other school in south central Washington has ever done before.

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Brian's Blog: Saint Patrick's Day is Coming, Let Your Inner Irish Out!

Brian Teegarden — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:40:19 +0000

Americans are an interesting people. We come from many diverse backgrounds, and some of us have common roots. But one thing is certain, every year around this time, we all claim Irish heritage.

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Join YVCC's Vineyard and Winery Technology Program for a Wine Education Offering

Brian Teegarden — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:13:52 +0000

The Yakima Valley Community College Vineyard and Winery Technology program will host Wine and Cheese 101 on the YVCC Grandview Campus.

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