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
No Jacket Required: Polecat + Crow and the Canyon Bring Cool Sounds to Downtown Summer Nights [VIDEO]
With the temperature hanging around the triple-digit mark, you won't need a jacket at Downtown Summer Nights this week. You might as well lose the tie, too.
But as usual, be ready for some great music, food and drinks when two more Northwest bands step onto the stage Thursday evening.
This week's show features Polecat and Crow and the Canyon.
Hot Fudge Sundaes Are The Best — Where To Get A Hot Fudge Sundae In Yakima Valley
When I was growing up, my mom and dad would take my brother and I out to get hot fudge sundaes all the time. Neither one of us weighed much, so we both got away with it. Weight is catching up to me now, but I still go out for hot fudge sundaes and remember my awesome parents and the great times we had.
Too Slim & The Taildraggers Drop Some Big, Fat Sounds on Yakima
Nobody wants to think about it, but now that it's darn near August, those Downtown Summer Nights of ours are starting to dwindle.
Good thing for Too Slim & the Taildraggers and Luke Yates! The two acts turned on two great sets Thursday night at Yakima's new favorite party spot, North Front Street.
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Too Slim & The Taildraggers Is At Downtown Summer Nights This Week [VIDEO]
Downtown Summer Nights is going to be the best night ever. Not to mention that the weather in Yakima will be amazing! The event is free, but, the band is going to rock our whole city! Too Slim & The Taildraggers will be on stage bringing the excellent rock, southern rock and blues to historic North Front Street, July 21.
Robbie Walden Band + Slings and Arrows Light Up Downtown Summer Nights [PHOTOS]
Assuming you have a pulse, there's no way you went home bored after this week's Downtown Summer Nights street party.
The Robbie Walden Band and Slings and Arrows put on one of North Front Street's most energetic evenings of the season Thursday...
Third Annual Fun-Run In Selah Honors Fallen Heroes and U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Blanchard
The run will be fun, but the cause is serious.
Selah's third annual Run to Remember Fallen Heroes is Monday (July 11) at Robert Lince Elementary School, 316 W. Naches Ave. Check-in starts at 8 a.m., and the run takes off at 9.
The event honors the service and keeps alive the memory of Americans lost in overseas combat...
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.
’80s Cover Band Nite Wave Will Be At The Hackett Ranch Tonight [VIDEO]
New Wave cover band Nite Wave will be playing The Hackett Ranch tonight (June 17) at 7 -- and these guys are amazing!