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Feds Propose Lowering The Alcohol Limit To Save Lives – Yakima Man Says It Won't Work

Lance Tormey — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:22:02 +0000

The government wants to drop the blood alcohol limit for being legally drunk in order to avoid drunk driving fatalities. Yakima businessman Jar Arcand, the owner of Santiagos restaurant says it would not work. Arcand, who lost his brother to a drunk driver in 1976 says lowering the blood alcohol content from .08 to .05 [...]

Best Free Summer Concerts in Yakima

John Riggs — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:03:38 +0000

Summer is coming up and it’s time to get out and do something. One way to keep Yakima alive is to support local music. I come from a musical family so any way we can support local shows is great – especially when they’re free. Here are some of the best free summer concerts in [...]

Brandon And Savannah 'All The Runaways' Acoustic – MADDHOUSE

Jennifer Williams — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:32:43 +0000

Oh my gosh did we LOVE having Brandon and Savannah in the Maddhouse today! They are just the sweetest! Everyone knows I am a huge sucker for acoustic versions and here is an acoustic version of their single “All The Runaways”. [button href="http://kffm.com/new-pop-duo-brandon-and-savannah-to-visit-kffm-studio-video/" title="Click Here to Watch the Original Video For 'All The Runaways'" align="center"]

Brandon & Savannah Visit The Morning Maddhouse

Nahum Ray — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:49 +0000

Brandon and Savannah are currently on tour. On their way to Portland, they decided to stop by in Yakima and hang out with us! [button href="http://kffm.com/brandon-and-savannah-all-the-runaways-acoustic-maddhouse/" title="Watch Their Acoustic Version of 'All The Runaways'" align="center"] [button href="http://kffm.com/brandon-and-savannah-performs-icona-pops-i-love-it-audio/" title="Watch their Cover of Icona Pop's 'I Love It'" align="center"] Check out their website for free downloads and [...]

Yakima Farmer's Market is Expanding to Tuesdays This July

Cefus — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:35:20 +0000

Our popular farmer’s market is expanding their schedule this summer. Traditionally, Yakima’s weekly market is held on Sundays from May until October, but now organizers say they’re expanding the market, to Tuesdays. They want to make the market more accessible to people in the community. The event’s manager says the Tuesday market will be smaller [...]

Cool Coke Cleaner For Your Toilet

Nahum Ray — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:27:47 +0000

Check out this cool way to clean your toilet bowl. Grab a coke and a smile, cause the acid in coke is great for cleaning stains and mildew on and around your toilet bowel. Just flush your toilet bowl and add about a half bowl of coke. Let it set for about an hour to [...]

Man Has Heart Attack – Crashes Truck into Terrace Heights Home

Lance Tormey — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:46:32 +0000

A 53-year-old Yakima man died in a one car crash in Terrace Heights area on Monday. State Patrol Troopers say 53-year-old Leslie Bradley was driving southbound on Wendt road when he went off the roadway, through a field and crashed into a mobile home in the 300 block of Wendt road. Authorities pulled Bradley from [...]

Bomb Squad Gives All Clear After Checking Backpack

Lance Tormey — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:41:11 +0000

A bomb disposal unit from the Yakima Training Center gave the all clear after checking out a suspicious backpack found in front of the Selah Civic Center this morning. Selah fire officials say First Street was closed between Jim Clements Way and Yakima Avenue. But the roadway is now open. The backpack apparently belonged to [...]

Yakima's Biggest Yard Sale 2013 This Saturday, May 11th

Dave Ettl — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:10:45 +0000

Nothing says springtime like a yard sale. They pop up every weekend from April to September, and tens of thousands of dollars exchange hands on deals both good and bad. The granddaddy is the TownSquare Media yard sale coming up on May 11. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. at the Perry Tech Parking lot. Early [...]

Whitney Elementary Students Propose Yakima Needs a Zoo

Cefus — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:23:31 +0000

Being a Mayor I get a lot of different requests, some of which I gladly accept. For example, a 4th grade class was assigned a project. They were to write a letter to the Mayor and offer up proposal for a zoo in Yakima. I read through 30 different proposal and choose a winner. The [...]

Mark Wills to Headline Yakima's 4th of July Celebration

News Talk KIT — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:07:13 +0000

Yakima 4th of July Celebration presented by Hapo Community Credit Union is proud to announce that Country Singer Mark Wills will headline the FREE open to the public celebration at State Fair Park on July 4th 2013. Mark Wills is a multi-platinum selling country music star with eight top 10 hits to his name including [...]

Dutch Brothers Coffee To Give Away Free Comic Books Saturday In Yakima

Rik Mikals — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:45:32 +0000

Free Comic Book Day is back and Dutch Brothers Coffee In Yakima are releasing their own comic book This Saturday you can check out a free custom comic book, Dutch Bros. Freedom Fighters #4. It is in celebration of Free Comic Book Day this Saturday which is nationwide. The comic is the fourth in a kid-friendly [...]

Dia Del Nino Is Tomorrow – Help The Children's Miracle Network

Rik Mikals — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:53:48 +0000

Dia Del Nino or Day Of The Child is tomorrow and the Children’s Miracle Network is looking for your donation. Dia Del Nino has its roots in Latin American culture as a celebration of the light and joy that children bring to the world. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals team is celebrating Dia Del Nino [...]

2013 Apple Bin Races Are Coming – Register Now

Gunner Jackson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:16:35 +0000

Join 107.3 KFFM and Townsquare Media for the 2013 Apple Bin Races! They’ll be held Saturday September 14th in Naches. The event is presented by the Naches Valley Chamber and the Yakima Greenway Foundation. Get your teams together now! Click Here for more details. Ready to enter your team? Click Here for the entry form.

Sesame Street Live Thru The Eyes Of A Child

Reesha — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:22:03 +0000

Yesterday, I took my 2 year old to see Sesame Street Live. It wasn't her first concert, mind you. Her very first concert was some show I saw at The Seasons Performance Hall, when she was just a wee little thing growing inside my uterus (lol, sorry to gross you out). She began thumping her little fe

Take Back Meds and Shred Awareness Day is Saturday

Lance Tormey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:13:00 +0000

Law enforcement agencies in the valley are teaming up with businesses to help you get rid of unwanted prescription drugs and personal documents for free on Saturday, April 27 in Yakima and Sunnyside. It’s the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrationâ€™s (â€œDEAâ€) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The drop off sites will accept outdated, unused, or unwanted [...]

Tenants Get Eviction Notices at Track 29

Mike Bastinelli — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:25:10 +0000

Unless a buyer is found, the future of Yakima’s one of a kind Track 29 is in doubt. Tenants have been given eviction notices to be out by the end of May.Â The Track which has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy is being managed by Yakima attorney Matt Anderton.Â Anderton, acting as the trustree has hired Seattle [...]

Are Sesame Street Tickets Still Available?

Reesha — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:21:44 +0000

I had a friend ask me earlier this evening if tickets were still available for Sesame Street Live tomorrow. There are 2 shows, 10:30am and 6:30pm (click on the showtimes to order tickets online) or call 1-800-325-SEAT. Photo Courtesy of the Official Yakima Sundome Facebook Page

Video of Jeff Charbonneau's National Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony [VIDEO]

Brian Teegarden — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:04:13 +0000

At a White House Rose Garden ceremony Tuesday, National Teacher of the Year Jeff Charbonneau of Zillah was honored by President Obama. In case you missed it, here’s a complete video of that ceremony. Read more at the official White House Blog. Source: Video of Jeff Charbonneau’s National Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony [VIDEO]

Jeff Charbonneau Adresses Crowd with President Obama at White House

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:34:07 +0000

Moments ago, Zillah High's national "Teacher of the Year," Jeff charbonneau, addressed the press and a collection of educators from around the country in the presence of President Barack Obama.

Here is a screen cap moments after his remarks.