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Music Festival You Won’t Want to Miss In Richland This Weekend!
For those who like to stay in town instead of camp for Labor Day weekend, the City of Richland comes alive with the annual Tumbleweed Festival in Howard Amon Park. Don't miss this open-air community acoustic music festival that is free and fun for the whole family. Free Music Festival...
Affordable housing funding available to help find permanent housing in Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash.-Affordable rental housing funding is available for qualifying people in the Tri-Cities. Funding is available from the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium to help create affordable rental housing throughout the Tri-Cities, according to a social media post from the City of Richland. The HOME-ARP, affordable rental housing program can help qualifying...
‘Unlucky’ Theif Parks Stolen Motorcycle Next to Benton Sheriff Deputy
Maybe it was an oversight, or the suspect didn't think the officer would notice?. Motorcycle theft suspect nailed for no license plate. Monday evening, a Benton County Deputy on patrol who had briefly stopped at a convenience store in East Kennewick noticed when a male suspect rode up on this motorcycle and parked next to them.
Gorgeous sunny skies and 70s for the region with a chilly night in the mountains
Wednesday we continue to feel the effects of upper level convergence and that sinking cold air with highs in the mid to upper 70s and some of the mountains feeling highs in the 60s. While it feels like fall for the middle of the week, we expect to see sunny skies and calm winds with continued dry conditions. Low temps on Wednesday will also be in the mid to upper 40s and even upper 30s as cold air is staying east of the mountains.
Governor Jay Inslee to give Keynote Address in Yakima
YAKIMA- Outgoing Washington State Governor Jay Inslee will give the keynote address at the Annual FDR Dinner and Gala in Yakima, September 14th. The dinner and auction will be held at the Yakima Convention Center on Saturday September 14th, 2024. The theme for this year’s event, 'Rendezvous with Destiny', is...
Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week: Cole Clemons Cashes in in the Northwest
Cole Clemons is an all-around hand but his main event is tie-down roping. The Resistol Rookie currently sits No. 12 in the PRCA World Standings and a successful week in the northwest has moved him closer to where he wants to be while also earning him his second Resistol Rookie Athlete of the Week title.
Out and About in Pasco closes, owners and potential buyer in talks
PASCO, Wash.-The potential buyer of the Out And About in Pasco is reportedly backing out of the proposed deal. OK Auto Sales announced that they would not be purchasing the club in a since deleted social media post on Aug. 26, saying:. "I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ+ community. It...
Hop Country Music Festival Returns for its Third Year
YAKIMA- The much-anticipated Hop Country Music Festival is back for its third consecutive year, set to rock the stage at SOZO Sports of Central Washington on September 13th and 14th. Proudly hosted by SOZO and sponsored by First American Petroleum, this year's festival is gearing up to be an electrifying celebration of rock and country music, culinary delights, and endless fun for all attendees. This year, changes have come to Hop Country Music Festival, including notably elevating to a 21+ year-old only audience.
How Heat, Cold, and El Niño Impacted This Year’s Hop Harvest
The hop harvest is here. We can now start looking at how the 2024 hop-growing season turned out. Reports from the Yakima Valley, where about 75 percent of the nation’s hops are grown, suggest the growers faced some challenges this year that impacted the crop and the harvest, which is currently underway and will continue for several weeks. Hop growers always face challenges, but here is a look at the 2024 growing season, its unique challenges, and how that will impact the hop harvest.
Yakima Mourns Former Commissioner Ron Anderson
The Yakima community is mourning the loss of former County Commissioner Ron Anderson, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, at the age of 74. Anderson served two terms as a District 2 Yakima County Commissioner and retired in 2022, opting not to seek re-election. THE YAKIMA CITY MANAGER...
Application window for YVC's Upward Bound is open
The Yakima Valley College is currently accepting applications for their upward bound program. The program helps low-income first-generation students graduate high school and pursue higher education. They do this through tutoring, advising, scholarship support, weekly workshops, and a six week summer program where they can take classes. "We help expose...
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to shut off water early for extensive repairs
You may recall news we broke earlier this week that the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District would shut off their water for the season earlier than normal... to make repairs to the damaged canal from the retreat fire. The shut off for the season is normally scheduled between October 12th and the...
Dress Your Pets Yakima! ‘Woof Or Treat’ is Coming!
It was such a fun-filled, tail-waggin', good-time spooky event last year that they're doing it again!. Woof or Treat 2024 is happening for all the good bouys & gurls (no matter how many legs). Get your and your pet's costumes ready!. If you missed last year's Woof or Treat, you...
50% Off Award-Winning Spirits and Amazing Food at The Distillarium on 8/30
Every Friday at 6 a.m. it's another chance for you to seize the dining deal and get amazing savings at great places around the Yakima Valley. The one coming up this Friday is such an amazing experience you definitely won't want to miss out. The Distillarium is Yakima's premier craft...
Suds Against Suicide, Fundraiser in Yakima on September 14th
It is one of the most painful ways to lose a loved one. When someone about whom you care takes their own life, the emotional trauma can seem impossible to navigate. But you are not alone. Suds Against Suicide proves that point. Anyone impacted by suicide is welcome. The event takes place in Yakima on Saturday, September 14th. The purpose is to raise funds for the Washington State Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and also promote a sense of community. Among other things, the event includes the tapping of a special beer for the cause, brewed by Iron Horse Brewery. See the press release below for all the details.
American Red Cross still in National Blood Emergency
Yakima, Wash. — The American Red Cross is continuing to experience a national blood emergency. Remnants of Hurricane Debby and other weather across the country are complicating efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to donate blood now. Weather in recent weeks has added to the summer shortfall in donations by forcing the cancellation of nearly 60 blood drives throughout the country, many of which were caused by Hurricane Debby, causing approximately 1,500 lifesaving blood products to go uncollected.
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