I love being a mom and I love my job, but I admit it: I would fish for a living if I could! HA!
Kelly West
Rainout: Mother Nature Steals the Show at Downtown Summer Nights [PHOTOS]
Baseball has rainouts. And sometimes, so do concerts.
For the first time in anybody's memory, Downtown Summer Nights had to fold up its tents, unplug the electronic equipment and let Mother Nature take center stage as a summer squall settled in and shut down Thursday night's show on North Front Street.
Indigo Kidd, Blake Noble (and All Those Friends of His) Offered an Easygoing Escape for Downtown Summer Nights [PHOTOS]
We learned at least two things at this week's Downtown Summer Nights concert:
Indigo Kidd is growing up to be a formidable talent.
Blake Noble has a lot of friends.
Two of Yakima's favorite bands had North Front Street cheering and jumpin' Thursday night, and both delivered performances that'll keep the town warm well into the winter...
Blake Noble & Friends, Plus Indigo Kidd, Hit This Week’s Downtown Summer Nights Stage [VIDEOS]
Kick back with a cold beverage and enjoy Yakima favorite Blake Noble (and some special friends) -- along with Yakima's own Indigo Kidd -- at this week's (June 30) Downtown Summer Nights concert on historic Front Street. As usual, a range of on-site vendors and restaurants will have excellent food and drinks starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Secret’s Out: The Yakima Uncorked Wine & Food Festival Has BEER, Too!
Great news for those of us who might be hesitant about going to the Yakima Uncorked Wine & Food Festival because we don't even know what kind of wine is supposed to go with hot dogs: THEY HAVE BEER, TOO!
So we should all feel right at home Saturday night in Millennium Plaza, 22 S. Th...
Union Gap Old Town Days Brings Parade, Civil War Re-enactment & More Fun! [PHOTOS]
Union Gap Old Town Days is an excellent celebration. There is so much to do on June 18 at Fulbright Park. The Celebration kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Union Gap Old Town Days parade on Main Street and First.
Downtown Summer Nights This Thursday Brings Vaudeville Etiquette & The Common Deer [VIDEO]
Here we go! Starting this week, another season of Downtown Summer Nights is set to fill your Thursday evenings with music and laughter all summer! The food will be excellent and so will the drinks! It all starts again this Thursday (June 16) from 5:30-9 p.m. at our new location -- Front Street.
Happy Birthday To The United States Army — Thank You For Your Service
Our armed forces are the reason why we live in a free country -- the great United States of America! We are free, and as long as our armed forces are around, we will always be free. Today (June 14) we celebrate the birth of our beloved United States Army! They are the largest of our armed forces as they serve us on the ground. June 14, 1775, is when the United States Army was formed.
Veterans Memorial At Tahoma Cemetery Made Me Proud & Sad [PHOTOS]
We have freedom. It makes me happy to say that. However, freedom isn't always free. It comes with a price most of the time. Our United States military have fought to keep us free. We honored them on Monday, Memorial Day, at the Tahoma Cemetery. The ceremony did not leave a dry eye in the area. I started crying when the WWII veteran sang the National Anthem. There were lots of people to honor our m
Yakima Valley Memorial Day Parade Is Saturday — Here Is The Map
Yakima's Memorial Day parade is this Saturday (May 28), starting downtown at 10 a.m. We would love to see you to show your support for our fallen men and woman of the military and to those you have loved and lost. Here is the parade route.
Seattle Seahawks’ Justin Britt Will Be In Yakima May 29 For A Football Camp And Meet & Greet [VIDEO]
Yakima will be full of true 12th Man spirit this Sunday (May 29), when Seattle Seahawks tackle Justin Britt will be in town to help put on a football camp for kids. He is also doing a meet-and-greet with the public at the River Road McDonald's. He'll be at the restaurant, 3907 River Road, from 4:30-6 p.m. I cannot wait!