Barbie Wood, along with her daughter and husband, spent Saturday morning shopping in downtown Yakima as part of Small Business Saturday. They were carrying orange tote bags filled with items from shops like The Little Soapmaker and Churchill’s Booklovers’ Haunt.
A woman who was stabbed at her home on the Yakama Reservation more than a week ago has been released from the hospital, a family friend said.
In the next six weeks, will the Seahawks be the team that was the darling of the NFL after overachieving, or the one that came crashing down the past two games? Read moreWho are the real Seahawks? We’re about to find out
Headbangers are in store for a "no repeat weekend" when the metal gods come to Seattle. But it's going to be a long wait. Read moreMetallica announces 2 massive Seattle shows
Richland native and Miss Rodeo Washington will spend eight days competing to be the official spokeswoman for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Read moreThis Tri-Cities Rodeo Queen is heading to Las Vegas to wrangle a national title
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says war-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance. It's a commitment that NATO leaders made to Ukraine 14 years ago. But some say … Read moreNATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
Arthur Laffer, the Reagan-era guru of trickle-down economics, was unchastened by the deficit explosion back then, which effectively disproved his theory that cutting taxes on the rich would increase government ta… Read moreOther Views: GOP economics still reveres the disproven 'Laffer curve.' Why can't they learn?
Jay Leno hit a police car as he arrived for his comeback stand-up show. Read moreJay Leno hit police car as he arrived for comeback stand-up show
Public comments are being sought and a hearing scheduled as the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council considers two Yakima County solar farm proposals. Read morePublic meeting set for Yakima County solar farms
For many Yakima families, a brand new coat may be financially out of reach. That’s where community groups and schools come in, with people who organize the collection and distribution of winter coats. Here's how to help. Read moreWhere to find or donate coats for Yakima children this winter
If you’re feeling stressed by the rising costs of meat and other grocery products, this might be the time to “veg out,” say local experts. By substituting plant-based menus, you can pare down your spending — and add new color, nutrition and healthy fiber to your diet. You may even find you h… Read morePlant-based foods help cut the fat out of your grocery budget
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