Far from fully formed, what would turn out to be an unforgettable adventure began to take shape earlier this summer with a voicemail from my youngest son, William. “Do you want to see ‘Springsteen on Broadway’ on Tuesday, Aug. 24?”
EDITOR'S NOTE: As of February 2019, Yakima Magazine is a special publication produced monthly by the Yakima Herald-Republic News Department.
After nearly two years of limited living, thanks to the pandemic and all its complications, we could all use something to celebrate — that’s how Wendy and Sheldon Butler see it, anyway.
Some of the first friends we ever made when we came to Yakima 16-plus years ago are moving out of the valley in a few short weeks. While we are so incredibly happy for them and their next adventure, we will miss them deeply. The holidays just around the corner seems to magnify that bitterswe…
Early each morning, I pour a cup of coffee and check my email for Fine Gardening magazine’s Garden Photo of the Day. A perk for subscribers, readers from all over the world submit pictures and stories of their gardens. It’s a great way to start the day.
When Mike Ritch met us at the door of his large house, located in a gated community near Tieton, I had no preconceived notion of what this home would be like.
I’m a firm believer that no matter your age, you can always keep progressing, keep learning, keep growing — as a partner, a parent, a worker and as an athlete. Yes, I said “athlete,” and I meant it. Because no matter your chosen sport, whether it’s tennis, mountain biking, skiing, snowboardin…
Manufacturing slowdowns and shipping delays can make Christmas shopping a real humbug this year. So, unless you’re counting on Santa to magically whisk all of your gifts down the chimney, consider buying local.
Pumpkin Spice: Celebrating Cool Fall Days With Warm, Inviting Flavor
I confess I got in my own way deciding what to share this month. Every year when the food issue comes around, I put pressure on myself to try and wow with a complicated and sophisticated recipe. I envision sharing the perfect holiday meal or dish, dazzling you with a recipe you can’t resist.
Three hundred fifty-five. That’s the number of days I have to wait every year to dine on the delectable cornucopia of sweet and savory goodness at the Central Washington State Fair.
This issue of Yakima Magazine celebrates food. Essential for survival, we can’t live long without it. But food is much more than nutrients and calories. For millenniums and across all cultures, food is used to mark important milestones, build relationships, show love, offer comfort. Coming t…
After working over 35 years in Yakima as an internal medicine pulmonologist and critical care specialist, Dr. John Barany decided it was time to retire. His last day in the hospital portion of his practice was Jan. 1, 2004. He remembers coming home and being unsure of what was next. What wou…
Imagine being 36 years old and having spent every single summer of those 36 years fishing in Alaska. Every. Single. Summer.
This fall, as we tentatively emerge from the pandemic cocoon, many are stopping to reassess their wardrobes. After a year and a half in Zoom meetings and other remote work, it may be time to spruce up that casual, lounging-around-the-house-in-sweatpants look.