Affordable housing efforts took another step forward when Yakima City Council voted to use just over $1.4 million in state grant funding to help build housing infrastructure at several sites on May 7, but concerns were presented at the meeting.
Affordable housing efforts took another step forward when Yakima City Council voted to use just over $1.4 million in state grant funding to help build housing infrastructure at several sites on May 7, but concerns were presented at the meeting.
You may already be aware of this, but if not, the month of May is National Barbecue Month.
You may already be aware of this, but if not, the month of May is National Barbecue Month. Read moreRob Phillips: Portable grill comes in handy on many hunting, fishing outings
Larson Gallery’s Yakima Art Festival features a selection of artists, live music, children's activities, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, with plenty of free parking. Read moreLarson Gallery’s Yakima Art Festival moves to downtown
May 10—A Dayton man running for governor made his campaign official on Monday, May 6. Read moreFiling week ends: Dayton man files campaign for WA governor
The 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans. But religion seems omnipresent in Cuba 65… Read moreAfro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba
One of the surest — and sweetest — signs of summer in the Yakima Valley is the return of all our favorite farmers markets. Read moreOpinion: Return of farmers markets is a sure sign of summer
Starring Marisa Abela, "Back to Black" isn’t a bright tale of a star’s rise. It’s a tragic story of a once-in-a-generation talent gone too soon, writes our reviewer. Read more‘Back to Black’ review: Amy Winehouse biopic captures joy and tragedy
National Travel and Tourism Week is May 19-25. Started by the U.S. Travel Association in 1983, the week celebrates the roles travel plays in the economy, job creation, fostering peace and personal enrichment. Read moreTourism is something to celebrate in the Yakima Valley
To help get athletes something to eat, Garet Simpson started working with Toppenish High’s Food Service staff to get students snacks and educational opportunities using a federal program. Read moreToppenish teacher finds way to combine health education, free snacks for student athletes
My wife and I hear it all the time when people come to visit us: Read moreNotes: Time for a break — and a little country livin'
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