Yakima News

Well, that was one for the books. Amid the unusual circumstances due to the unprecedented pandemic we've all been held captive by, the 4th of July holiday weekend has come and gone. How did you celebrate? I know of many people who just hunkered down at home - while others, like some of my famil…

The entire sky is lit up for the 4th of July, and I think most want to keep it that way. The Moxee Police Department wanted to remind you of a few rules when it comes to lighting off fireworks in Moxee. If this rule is broken too many times by too many different people, there's a good chance th…

Shopping at Valley Mall can begin in less than one week but there are ground rules for a safe yet productive experience for everyone involved. Happy Phase 1.5

Finally some good news! Yakima Health Department stated that Yakima county is now in Phase 1.5, moving out of the dreaded 'Phase 1' we've been in for the past few months. It doesn't mean we're completely out of the woodwork just yet, but there are a few changes that can be i…

Fireworks Ban Release 7-3-2X
Well if you were hoping to get fizzle poppers and wiz dinger bombs along with your black cats and roman candles you are out of luck this year.
Covid-19 strikes again and this time it has come for the Yakama Nation's firework stands...

While it really shouldn't come as much of a surprise these days, it still stings every time we find out another concert or event gets canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest to officially announce that they are shuttering for 2020? The Fresh Hop Ale Festival.

Independence Day! The 4th of July! Yankee Doodle Dandy! Grill me some MEAT! Yes, it is our great nation's 244th Birthday. May I say, we don't look a day over 220, 230 tops.
This year, 2020, has been, as we all know, a very big challenge...

10 am - 2 pm Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 in the Valley Mall parking lot

Anytime Fitness in Selah got cited for being open during Phase 1 of the Safe Start order in Washington state. They reportedly received a fine of nearly $10,000.

This mask giveaway is from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, or until supplies run out. The event's for the community and will include adult and pediatric size masks.

This week's theme: dinosaurs. Pack up the kids or swing by to grab a bag to bring home and surprise them. 11 am - 1 pm or until supplies run out at Valley Mall

There is a growing and gathering danger on the streets of Yakima. Frankly, this menace seems to follow me everywhere I go. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think so. This is why I'm exposing this today. To see if, you too, have been plagued with: TAILGATERS...