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Guns, knives, camping and fishing gear, clothing, boats -- and yes, even bears. (The kind that've been through the taxidermist, that is.) You name it, they've got it at the Central Washington Sportsmen Show at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The annual fair, which draws vendors and visitors from all over the region, continues through Sunday...

The third annual Chinook Music Festival kicks off tonight at Jim Sprick Community Park in Naches. The festival is getting high praise as one of the best small fests on the West Coast and is attracting artists that are getting national notoriety such as Sturgill Simpson, whose new album was recently profiled in Rolling Stone magazine and recently performed on David Letterman's show.

I took a trip to the Oregon Coast this past week and had a beach fire just about every night. Of course we had to have s'mores as my kids love them almost as much as I do. We decided to experiment a little when I came up with my new favorite variation - the 'Kit Kat S'mores'. Here's how to make it.

I was at Tieton Pond over Memorial Day weekend. While we were sitting around, eating whatever we were cooking, I got the idea of taking a toasted marshmallow and putting a topping on it. There really wasn't much thought beyond that, but I'm glad I did! It's so simple anyone can make this

Memorial Day sparks a lot of emotion. It's a day we remember our fallen heroes, family members and loved ones. We take a trip to Tahoma Cemetery or whatever you go to show your respects, attended the annual Memorial Day parade and carry on with your Memorial Day activities...