Mike Bastinelli Show

According to the Centers for Disease Control:
Suicide (i.e., taking one's own life) is a serious public health problem that affects even young people. For youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death

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Zillah's Jeff Charbonneau was named National Teacher of the Year at a White House rose garden ceremony last month. The high school science teacher will be taking the 2013-2014 school year off, touring the country and visiting schools speaking about education

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The budget, immigration, water issues and more were all up for discussion with U.S. Representative Doc Hastings on Wednesday's Mike Bastinelli show.

The fourth district congressman talked about things that are currently being adressed in the House, and what its like in Washington, D

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The Washington State Legislature could not finish all of its business during the regular 2013 session, so Governor Jay Inslee  will call a special 30-day legislative session that will begin on May 13

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Heritage University Career Services is inviting job seekers to come to a career fair on the Toppenish campus on Tuesday, April 30.

Roughly 20 employers will be on hand to share information about career opportunities at their companies

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The Yakima Mavericks, a minor league league football team made up primarily of former college players, will host their home opener Saturday night against the South King County Colts. The Mavericks play their home games at Marquette Stadium, 5600 West Chestnut in Yakima

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During her term as the Governor of Washington state, Christine Gregoire made some crucial decisions when it came to public education.

Education spending increased 32%, totaling $16.36 billion, and per student spending increased by nearly 30% as well

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Yakima native and legislative spending watchdog Tim Eyman is back with another initiative, to make all Washington state tax hikes expire after a year.

The one-year limit would go away if state lawmakers pass a constitutional amendment to require a legislative supermajority to raise taxes and eliminate tax breaks

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A U.S. Senate candidate from Massachusetts with Yakima Valley roots was running the Boston Marathon last week, when two homemade bombs exploded, killing three and injuring nearly 200.

Gabriel Gomez, a 1983 graduate of Eisenhower High School and former naval officer who now lives in Boston, was a guest on Tuesday's Mike Bastinelli show

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The Zillah Lakes housing development is a beautiful, planned residential project adjacent to both I-82 and Yakima Valley Highway.  Development is being done in phases that will include a golf course, bistro, wine-tasting room, convenience store, coffee shop, boutique retailers and live-work office spaces

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