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
Pippins Fall in Corvallis
A tough loss for the Yakima Valley Pippins in Corvallis, Oregon last night. The Knights used a 3-run 8th inning for 5-4 come from behind win at Goss Stadium in the Willamette Valley..
Yakima Valley’s Andrew Woods did not allow a hit until the fourth inning...
Chief Rizzi Today on the Mike Bastinelli Show
Today on The Mike Bastinelli Show:
-Yakima Police Chief Dominic Rizzi will talk about issues facing his department.
-Children's Wishes and Dreams has a big fund raising event.
-It's flag day in Tieton this weekend.
-All these topics today on The Mike Bastinelli Show.
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Pippins Fall in Corvallis
A tough loss for the Yakima Valley Pippins in Corvallis, Oregon last night. The Knights used a 3-run 8th inning for 5-4 come from behind win at Goss Stadium in the Willamette Valley..
Yakima Valley’s Andrew Woods did not allow a hit until the fourth inning...
Work is Underway at Zaepfel Stadium
Renovation work is underway at the Yakima School District's Zaepfel Stadium. The grass football field is all but torn up in preparation for new field turf going in. Also a new track will go in along with new lights. The total cost for the project is 4...
Ad to Change Redskin Name Runs in NBA Finals
This ad ran during last nights NBA Finals game between the Spurs and Heat.
Rock Legends Highlight Fair
A great mix of music and comedy will be awaiting fans at this year’s Central Washington State Fair. Here is today's press release.
" A diverse group of well known entertainers will be performing during the ten-day Fair including: the blues rocker George Thorogood; 70’s rock group Kansas; country stars Joe Nichols and Neal McCoy; rock band Trapt; rock artist Joan Jett and comedian Louie Ander
Cantwell Calls VA Wait Unacceptable
A new report shows that wait times for new patients seeking a primary care doctor at Washington state's three largest Veteran's Affairs facilities range from 28 to nearly 59 days.
The numbers were released Monday by the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of a national audit...
Tea Party Stunner in Virginia
Today on The Mike Bastinelli Show:
We will talk about the defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. He was defeated in his primary by Tea Party candidate David Brats. Predictions of the demise of the Tea Party is premature.
There is an easy way to track a bill in Congress...
Pippins Fall to Senators
The Yakima Valley Pippins wrapped up their first ever homestand, falling to the Thurston County Senators 10-7. The Senators rallied for six runs in the ninth inning to overcome a two-run deficit.
Mitch Yada from Central Washington University went 5 and two-thirds innings in his first start of the summer and came away with a no-decision...
Commisioners Say No to Pot
The Yakima County Commissioners voted 3-0 to ban the production and sale of pot in the unincorporated areas of Yakima County. An ordinance will be drafted and formally adopted next week. Today's vote came after several public meetings held by the commissioners and it goes against initiative 502 which legalized the recreational use of marijuana...