Politics

Patricia Beyers is running for Yakima City Council in District #3.

An American tradition (for good or ill) is reminding people who don’t want to be here that they can leave at any time.

On this date in 1969, 50 years ago, as the world watched breathlessly for the first lunar landing, a car driven by Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts plunged off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island near Martha's Vineyard, killing his passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne.

Yakima's Kent Gartrell was interviewed on KIT's Morning News Radio Show to talk about his qualifications and interest in running for Yakima City Council in District #1.

Incumbents in 3 of four races (1,3,5) have decided not to seek reelection so there will be at least three new faces on Yakima's governing body and four candidates will be eliminated in the Primary Election.

Will the City Council launch a search for a new city manager and maintain the status quo? Or, will they explore the idea of a change to an elected mayor system?

The survey encourages the public to share its feedback on topics like programs and activities. It also asks community members to rate the condition of facilities and suggest renovations they feel are most needed at Lions Pool and Franklin Pool.

These are my opinions, analysis and speculations. Now, what are yours?

After 3 years in Yakima, City Manager Cliff Moore has accepted the position of Washington State University (WSU) Extension Director for Jefferson County.

Find out why the message in the poem "IF", published more than 100 years ago, is just what the nation needs to hear today!