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Union Gap Goes MINI: Travelers from All Over the Country to Descend Upon Yakima This SUNDAY
MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024 is an epic 9-day road trip from Albuquerque to Seattle. The bi-annual event's goal is raising money and awareness for. funding summer camps around the country with efforts from the American Camp Association and Keep America Beautiful organizations. Right now, the Mini Cooper caravan...
Yakima Police Arrest Suspect in String of Tire-Flattening Attacks
Yakima Police say they've arrested a suspect after a series of incidents involving the use of what are called caltrops, mutli-pointed spikes thrown out on the roads of Yakima flattening tires. YAKIMA DRIVERS HAVE BEEN SUFFERING SINCE 2021. Officers say the spikes have been causing damage since 2021 with West...
Yakima Mission Challenges WA Anti-Discrimination Law
Yakima Union Gospel Mission Attorney's were in 9th US Circuit Court Friday challenging a Washington anti-discrimination law requiring the mission to hire people who do not have the same religious beliefs as well those in the LGBTQ+ community. THE MISSION ATTORNEYS ARE TRYING TO REVIVE A DIMISSED LAWSUIT. The Mission...
Hear Abbey Cone’s New Single ‘I Hate Springsteen’
Abbey Cone repeatedly claims to hate Bruce Springsteen on her newest single, but the truth is she's really just trying to convince herself she's not heartbroken. You can see the video for Cone's "I Hate Springsteen" below. The single's artwork finds her recreating the famous front cover from Springsteen's 1984 album Born in the U.S.A.
‘Polkamania!’ Has Hit Yakima, With A New ‘Weird Al’ Tune!
The 'Weird One' himself, Mr. Al Yankovic, posted on his social media earlier this week that he'd be dropping a new song today (Friday, July 19th, 2024), and he did not let us know!. When it comes to the great "Weird Al" Yankovic, his music can be divided into four...
The 13 WA Hospitals That Received the Perfect ‘A’ Safety Grade
THE 13 WA HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVED THE PERFECT ‘A’ SAFETY GRADE. My mother recently had an extended hospital stay. It made sense to me that the hospital she was cared for at: St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale - was given an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group.
Bruce Springsteen Is Now a Billionaire
Bruce Springsteen is now a billionaire. According to a “conservative” Forbes estimate, the Boss is worth $1.1 billion. Springsteen has had a lucrative last few years. In December of 2021, he sold both his masters to Sony Music and his publishing to Sony Music Publishing in a deal that earned him in the vicinity of $500 million.
Best Mexican Restaurant in WA
Mexican food is one of those foods I'll never get bored with. When it comes time to choose a restaurant, maybe we're all going out to eat, I'll never decline a Mexican restaurant. Even the ones that are more Americanized to fit the needs of many are still great. I'll...
The #1 City in WA With the Best Tasting Tap Water Might Surprise You
As a huge fan of tap water I'm happy to say that we have some of the best tasting tap water right here in Washington state. Trying the tap water in other states when I travel, well, sometimes it just tastes different. Do you ever leave your kitchen to drink...
Big Changes are Coming to All Olive Garden Restaurants in WA
Before we begin I just have to mention that there are no changes coming to the breadsticks. I repeat, no changes to the classic Olive Garden breadsticks. Olive Garden has been a wonderful place with a wonderful location in downtown Yakima since the '90s. I remember when it first opened and how big of news it was that Yakima was finally getting an Olive Garden. My brother was one of the original employees when it opened so I was even part of the soft-open when they open to just family of staff to practice making food and delivering it to tables in real time. It was super fun.
Prince Documentary ‘Dead in the Water’ After Multiple Disputes
A six-part documentary series about the life and times of Prince was described as “dead in the water” as the fallout of his 2016 death without a will continued. A handful of reasons were reported to be behind Netflix dropping the project, including a battle over editorial control with the divided heirs of the musician’s estate.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce New Album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release a new album titled Aghori Mhori Mei on Aug. 2. It will be the 13th album by the band and follows Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts, a triple record that was released in three parts. The final installment arrived in May 2023. According...
Damon Albarn Doesn’t Agree With Bob Dylan’s Phone Pouch Policy
For several years, Bob Dylan has banned cell phones from many of his concerts. Damon Albarn of Blur doesn't agree with this practice. "If you start banning things where does it end? I think you've just got to turn up and do your thing," he said in a recent interview with BBC. "People won't want to be on their phone if you're engaging with them correctly."
Bruce Kulick on ‘90’s Kiss Lineup: ‘It’s a Shame It Was Killed’
Bruce Kulick says he understood why Kiss leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to stage an original lineup reunion, complete with makeup, in the ‘90s – but it took him a while to accept it. And the guitarist pushed back against the pair’s dismissal of the work...
Unveiling the Historical Roots: Baseball Legacy At Hanford Site Revealed
Play Ball! A look at some local Tri-Cities Baseball History. It is Baseball Season, and the Hanford Site had a Historic Role in America's Pastime. This week saw Opening Day for Major League Baseball, and the Seattle Mariners opened with a game against the Boston Red Sox. To commemorate the special day in the sports world, the Hanford Site wanted to join in with some baseball history of their own.
Steely Dan Tell Trump Cover Band to Cover Their Anti-Trump Song
It’s well-known that, due to music industry contracts, it’s often impossible for artists to prevent their music from being used in ways they don’t like. In the instance of Steely Dan seemingly being unable to stop covers band Sixwire from performing “Reelin’ In the Years” at the Republican National Congress this week, the band decided to react by offering an alternative suggestion.
The Neil Young Song Inspired by Charles Manson
Before he was a convicted murderer, Charles Manson was an aspiring musician, who, at one point, rubbed shoulders with Neil Young. That was thanks to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Wilson and Manson had become friends in 1968, occasionally making music, hanging out with girls and experimenting with drugs, none of which would have raised too many eyebrows at that time, even if Manson appeared a bit more intense than other people around him.
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Stranger Things Candles Have Arrived at This Popular Store in Washington
Senses are on alert for the new Stranger Things candles collection now available at a very popular retailer across the country, online, and yes, even here in Washington state. Netflix did a cool collab to bring candles with fun names like, "Steve's Scoops" , "Surfer Boy Pizza", "Elevn's Waffles", and "Hopper's Coffee."
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