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
’24 Hours In Yakima’ — The Positive Side [VIDEO]
I hear every day how the Yakima Valley is a piece of crap. Nothing but drugs, fights and fornication. But that's not entirely accurate. There are some amazing sights to see in our fair valley. Wine, theater, Mexican dancing horses and just some good fun.
2016 Central Washington Home & Garden Show Continues All Weekend in Yakima
The Central Washington Home & Garden Show is in full bloom this weekend at the Yakima Valley SunDome.
Townsquare Media’s Fish Races at the Sportsmen Show Were Excellent! [PHOTOS]
The Central Washington Sportsmen show was last weekend (Feb 19-21), and what fun it was. They had something for everyone. Real wolves, a cougar, porcupines, snakes, owls and many other predators on exhibit. There were a ton of vendors there as well, along with classes to learn how to hunt and fish. Townsquare Media got involved with the fish races in the center of the Yakima Valley SunDome.
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge Was Awesome! [VIDEO]
The Yakima Valley Special Olympics and Yakima Police Department showed up in full force this weekend for an outstanding event. Polar Plunge 2016 was held at Sarg Hubbard Park in Yakima -- and it again raised a lot of money for our local Special Olympics!
‘Predators of the Heart’ – Kelly West Meets the Wolves [VIDEO]
The Central Washington Sportsmen Show is going on Feb 19-21. The animal attraction this year is spectacular! Dave from 'Predators of the Heart' introduces us early to these majestic creatures!
‘Coffee With A Cop’ Is Wednesday (Feb. 17) At Yakima McDonald’s — Join The Conversation
The Yakima Police Department has spearheaded an amazing day. At the McDonald's at 1305 S. First St. you will be able to join in on the conversation with some Yakima police officers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 17 Is Random Acts Of Kindness Day — Have You Seen Kindness Lately In Yakima? [VIDEO]
Everyone in the world needs a little kindness. But giving it is so much better than receiving it.
I love to buy the person behind me their coffee at the drive-through. It makes me feel good, and the cool part is that they don't know who I am. Making people smile is always a good thing. Saying "excuse me," or just a simple "hi" is also a nice random act, since no one really does
Local Yakima Actors Present ‘Shrek: The Musical’ At Eisenhower High School [VIDEO]
We love musicals! We love them even more when they're put on by our local kids. Eisenhower High School's amazing musical program is always doing something good and major performance-worthy -- and their next project is no exception!
LL Cool J Gets Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Glad He Didn’t Knock Out Anybody
James Todd Smith, better known as the great LL Cool J, received a much deserved star today (Jan. 21) on the infamous Hollywood Walk of Fame! His acting and musical talents earned him the famed star.
Martin Luther King Jr. March Is At Noon — Be Part Of His Dream
Today (Jan. 18) is a day for all of us to celebrate. It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. His dream, as is all of ours, is for everyone to simply get along and enjoy each other for what we are, not what we look like.
Selah, Yakima & Tri-Cities Schools Taking Precautions Against Armed Attackers — Good Advice [VIDEO]
As a parent of children who are in high school and junior high, I always have that feeling that one day I am going to get a call. You know, the call saying the school is under attack. UGH. My second worst nightmare.
Adam Sandler Coming To Seattle In February — And He’s Bringing Some Friends
Holy crap! Comedy genius, actor, writer and director Adam Sandler is coming to Seattle Feb. 9. This is some excellent news. And here is even cooler news: He is bringing his comedy genius friends with him -- David Spade, Norm MacDonald and Rob Schneider!