Features

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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