As the days go on, we get ever closer to the end of the year. We come upon holidays that we all adore, like the wonderful time of Christmas, or even Thanksgiving.
As the days go on, we get ever closer to the end of the year. We come upon holidays that we all adore, like the wonderful time of Christmas, or even Thanksgiving.
Numerous clubs at Eisenhower High School are trying to strengthen the community by giving back to it. One such club at Eisenhower is an organization that is dedicated to a mission of promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among students.
Nate Crites is a student teacher who has been teaching this fall alongside Kevin Madson in the music department at Selah High School. Crites g…
"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice ...""
Homecoming night is one of the most anticipated and cherished traditions in high schools across the country. This year, Toppenish High School'…
On Sept. 18, around 100 Yakama Nation Tribal School students, employees and tribal members participated in the seventh annual Hope for Life Su…
Though the popular school tradition of homecoming is largely known for an annual football game and dance, West Valley High School offers its s…
It’s October, and the Halloween season is in full swing. The autumn leaves are falling, the outdoor lights are coming up, and people across th…
Meet the newest additions to the Yakima Herald-Republic's Unleashed team for 2024-25. These local students are joining the eight veterans from…
I first came into the grounds of the 2024 Central Washington State Fair with my mom to help her set up her Mary Kay skin care and cosmetics bo…
SUGGESTED CHATTER: Explore the fascinating world of wildlife in the Yakima Valley with Unleashed reporter Liam Tran of Highland High School.
On Sept. 18, Seattle football legend Steve Largent appeared at Yakima's Capitol Theatre to start off this season's annual Town Hall series.
The Central Washington State Fair is always an experience you can look forward to. Unlike last year when I attended, the weather for this year…
It's time to begin meeting the young journalists who are kicking off Unleashed's second quarter-century.
Highland High School's first home game of the 2024 football season against the Granger Spartans on Sept. 14 showcased the debut the Scotties' …
The Central Washington State Fair offers various attractions, from rides to animals to games. But one thing that I look forward to every year …
Halfway through high school: Such a pivotal point in the timeline of my life.
West Valley High School is among the several schools in the area that offer multiple options for students to earn college credit, and the enha…
Andy Carroll is an English teacher at La Salle High School who is a proud La Salle alumnus as well as a former member of the Unleashed teen jo…
Whether you’re traveling the world or your neighborhood, here are a two technology tips to make the most of any trip.
West Valley Church has long been known for its involvement in the national Upward Sports program through the ministerial-connected soccer acti…
Need a good book recommendation? Perhaps you need some tech help or just a quiet place to hang out? At West Valley High School, the library is…
Most people do not think too much about the cables they use in their day-to-day lives for their devices. However, I am not automatically conte…
As my freshman year drew to a close last spring, I wondered how I would stay busy during the long summer weeks ahead. Through my parents, I le…
Baja Blast is one of my favorite Mountain Dew flavors. This tropical lime-flavored version of the soda was originally exclusive to Taco Bell w…
That's right. The teen journalism section is now a quarter-century old.
After 25 years, the Yakima Herald-Republic's Unleashed teen journalism section has become a staple of storytelling, local teen journalism and …
Lots of things have changed since Unleashed first appeared in 1999. But one thing that was covered here 25 years ago remains: the emotions tha…
Founding Unleashed member Emily Garrigues of Naches Valley High School wrote in this section's first-ever page on Sept. 7, 1999, about taking …
On Unleashed’s first two pages from Sept. 7, 1999, Alex Frank of Davis High School provided a news feature and an accompanying history article…
Every time I write an Unleashed article, I feel so grateful and a little bit confused as to how I ended up in a position where I can share my …
After I finished my sophomore year in June, it hit me how I had already finished half of high school in what feels like the blink of an eye.
At the time this piece is being written, I’m leaving for college tomorrow. I took down all the old posters, and suitcases are taking up most o…
While there are plenty of entertainment and sightseeing options in the Yakima Valley, one of the most appealing is Apple Tree Golf Course for …
"Lithonia," the lead single on the new album "Bando Stone and the New World" from five-time Grammy Award winner Childish Gambino, is an instan…
The Selah High School band is hitting the ground running for the new school year following its annual summer band camp.
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