For many people, just making their way to the gym can be an arduous task. And once they get there, it can be difficult to know which machines are right for them and what type of weights to use. There can certainly be a learning curve to the fitness world, but one exercise option has made it …
EDITOR'S NOTE: As of February 2019, Yakima Magazine is a special publication produced monthly by the Yakima Herald-Republic News Department.
How’s it going on those New Year’s resolutions? My vow to eat less sugar in 2020 lasted about two weeks. I’m now back to regular infusions of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but I’m happy to report that I can still fit into my pants thanks to an ancient Denise Austin workout DVD.
Yves Saint Laurent once said that fashions fade, but style is eternal. If you’re searching for a wardrobe piece with timeless style, vintage might be the way to go. You’ll find luxurious handcrafted clothing and accessories at “Eclectricities,” a vintage store that opened in Glenwood Square …
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It was at Yakima’s Capitol Theatre, during a performance of Chicago’s Parsons Dance Company, when a 10-year-old girl turned to her mother and said, “That is what I want to do.”
Every day across Yakima, whether it’s August or December, rain or shine, runners of all ages and stages are taking it to the streets. The next time you drive to work or do some errands, keep your eyes open for them. It’s unlikely you’ll get very far before you spot lean and fleet high school…
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"A winner is a dreamer that never gives up.” — Nelson Mandela
Hungry for some fashion but don’t have time to shop? Gasperetti’s restaurant on North First is bringing the latest styles right to your table for its Fashion Luncheon series. The fashion shows are held the third Friday of every month and started last September. They’ve featured shows by Gret…
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During the summer of 2019, Eileen Kelsey experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Both physically and emotionally, the 22-year-old traveled a life journey that few others take. She hiked the entirety of the Pacific Crest Trail.
By Thanksgiving, Kate Loeb had already wrapped nearly all of her Christmas presents. She is the mom of three young kids, works as a sales and design expert at Standard Paint & Flooring, does community service as a member of Downtown Yakima Rotary, and still manages to look like she stepp…
We’ve just finished a morning of skiing hard and fast in glorious sunshine down the spectacular Seattle Ridge area of Sun Valley, Idaho. While it takes a few ski lifts to get to this area, it has great runs with a variety of terrain.
Floating along the lower Mississippi River on a riverboat cruise is like a journey back in time. There are visits to grand antebellum homes, glimpses of monuments to a war that changed the course of the nation’s history and, at times, even a disconnect from modern-day technology such as cellphones.
Hood River is a vibrant town bustling with things to do, nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. It’s a quick trip over Satus Pass and through the Gorge, and it is well worth the drive of around two hours.
Excitement is building in the hotel lobby. A crowd pushes forward to the wide ribbons cordoning off the red carpet. Children and their parents sit on the ground, lining both sides of the carpet, eagerly awaiting the celebrities. Spectators repeatedly check the time and raise their cellphones…
The Chinook Trail Wagons rally in Naches is like a neighborhood on wheels. Nearly 30 Chinook RVs are parked on a manicured lawn near shade trees, a burbling creek and a big red party barn where people gather to exchange stories about their beloved vehicles.