Couple dedicated to serving Yakima’s homeless population March 3, 2013 Keith and Camille Jones of Yakima were challenged by their church’s small group to make a difference in the community by sharing God’s love. So …
Check out “Perks of Being a Wallflower” for Valentine’s Day February 14, 2013 February 14 is here. Those of us having spent the week in crunch time to celebrate Valentine’s Day can also rejoice. That’s because on Feb. …
La Salle presents its own Lip Dub video February 8, 2013 Ever since NBC’s “The Office” created a Lip-Dub, this technique seems to have become a mainstream way of grabbing people’s attention. Lip Dub is not …
Try “Pocket Tanks” app for single-player or muli-player fun February 7, 2013 There is a fun little game for most mobile devices that has been out for a while. It’s called “Pocket Tanks.” You can play two-player …
“Fun Run” app’s title says it all February 5, 2013 I am not one for gaming apps on my phone, but when I was introduced to “Fun Run,” I became beyond addicted. It seems as …
Still time to see “Wreck-It Ralph” in theaters February 1, 2013 “Wreck-It Ralph” is a movie that focuses on an arcade game character, Ralph (John C. Reilly). Ralph tires of being a villain every day, his …
Local music students ready for Solo and Ensemble in Ellensburg Feb. 2 February 1, 2013 Music students from around the Yakima area are busy this week making final run-throughs for a regional competition, Solo and Ensemble, in Ellensburg Feb. 2. …
Try SingSnap for musical, family-friendly fun February 26, 2013 The holidays are over for the year, which means that diets are back on, and unfortunately food is no longer a guilt-free excuse to bring …
Before “The Host” hits theatres, read the book January 18, 2013 Fans of Stephanie Meyer’s writing in the Twilight saga will be pleased to hear, if they haven’t already, that another of her books is being …
Want a good read? Try this historical romance novel January 18, 2013 A Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson is a historical romance set in 1912. Harriet Morton grew up in Cambridge with her father, a professor …
Browse Uncrate for virtually endless possibilities January 10, 2013 About a year ago, a good friend of mine showed me a website that I’ve been browsing almost every single day. It’s called Uncrate.com. This …
Head to theatres to see “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Gangster Squad” January 10, 2013 Two highly-anticipated films are heading to Yakima you’ll want to check out. First, “Zero Dark Thirty” releases in Yakima theatres this Friday, Jan. 11. Folks, …
“Murder Room” game deliver scary fun January 2, 2013 Looking to be scared? Try “Murder Room.” “Murder Room” is a game on mobile devices, such as iOS, Android, iPhone, and iPad, that was created …
Mr. Toppenish Pageant scheduled for Jan. 23 December 28, 2012 The city of Toppenish holds an annual Mr. Toppenish Pageant. The purpose of this pageant is to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. This …
“Les Miserables” hits high note on the big screen January 2, 2013 Imagine your creation being adapted to stage and screen; wouldn’t you be proud? Victor Hugo sure was successful after writing the novel “Les Miserables” in …
“(500) Days of Summer” never gets old December 28, 2012 We all have those movies that we just understand so well we can never get tired of them. For me, “(500) Days of Summer” is …
Zillah HS performed “Alice in Wonderland” on stage December 28, 2012 Zillah High School has recently put on the play “Alice in Wonderland,” from the novel by Lewis Carroll, at their Auditorium in November. Zillah’s play …
Talent show at West Valley HS December 28, 2012 On Jan. 10, 2013, West Valley High School will be hosting its first ever talent show. Rozlyn Pratt, a senior at West Valley, is running …
Enjoy the thrills of White Pass December 28, 2012 White Pass ski area opened Dec. 7, a day which is anxiously waited for by many each year. Skiing or snowboarding down snow-covered slopes is …
Another take on “Breaking Dawn, Part 2”: Best one, indeed! November 26, 2012 During its opening weekend, I went to see “Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2.” This is the final movie of the Twilight Saga, and it’s the …
“Breaking Dawn, Part 2” the best installment of movie saga November 23, 2012 Since 2008, the Twilight movies have become a huge sensation. Sure, they were competing with the popularity of the Harry Potter movies, but I think …
“God of War” series continues with new installment next spring November 16, 2012 “God of War” is a third-person action-adventure video game that presents an alternate version of ancient Greece, based on Greek mythology and populated by the …
Davis High School remodel both sad and exciting November 16, 2012 Earlier this month in my English class, a sudden blast of instruments came from outside our building. The A.C. Davis band was playing across the …
“Assassin’s Creed 3” well worth the hype November 16, 2012 “Assassin’s Creed 3” had a lot to live up to after its 60+ E3 nominations and years in development. The game features a new character, …
Winner! Toppenish High School led the VEX Robotic Competition November 16, 2012 On Saturday, November 10 a VEX Sack Attack Robotic competition was held at the East Valley High School gymnasium. VEX is a program that involves …
Marine Birthday Ball held on Nov. 10 November 16, 2012 On November 10, the United States Marine Corps 237th divisin held a Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Yakima Convention Center. The youngest marine, Dylan …
Del Ray’s “Born to Die” deluxe album out Nov. 13 November 8, 2012 Lana Del Rey, a sultry-voiced singer-songwriter who has transfigured through various genres, announced in July she will be unveiling the deluxe edition of her debut …
Humane Society continuing its valuable work November 8, 2012 The sight of stray animals injured or deprived pulls at the heartstrings of many. Unfortunately it is unlikely that a person is able to adopt …
Taylor Swift’s “Red” October 29, 2012 On October 22, 2012, Taylor Swift’s most recent album, “Red,” was released into stores and on iTunes. This is Swift’s fourth studio album, featuring 16 …
“Sinister” not overly scary, but worthy of genre October 28, 2012 In the new movie “Sinister,” Ellison Oswalt (played by Ethan Hawke) is a struggling writer waiting for one more glimpse at fame. He discovers a …
“Perks of being a Wallflower” film does the book justice October 27, 2012 After reading the novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky, I had some reservations about the upcoming film. Covering some of today’s …
“Argo” proves to be a suspenseful treat October 26, 2012 With a plan that could only be believable in a movie, “Argo” is a startling movie. It starts out with Iranians in an angry protest …
Debating which club to join? Try Debate Club October 23, 2012 Ever wonder what kinds of groups are different and interesting to join in high school? Look into Debate Club. You may think that it’s just …
“Borderlands 2” a much-needed, refreshing first-person shooter October 22, 2012 Are you looking for a first-person shooter that’s unlike any of the “Call of Duty” iterations? If so, Gearbox Software’s latest crude-humored “role-playing shooter,” “Borderlands …
Try out Khan Academy and improve yourself as a student October 21, 2012 In my opinion, education’s an important part of life. It helps us pursue our dreams and learn about the world around us. People need schooling …
Fundraiser for injured boys held at El Porton October 20, 2012 On Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, two brothers were on their way to the bus stop when a man driving a car hit them. One of …
Enjoy the tunes of Macklemore and Lewis October 19, 2012 Name: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Why people should pay attention to them: People should pay attention to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis because they are from …