George Gershwin's popular song "Summertime" says from the start, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy."
George Gershwin's popular song "Summertime" says from the start, "Summertime, and the livin' is easy."
Those traveling from Yakima County to the Tri-Cities area via State Route 24 will get a good glimpse at what the future of electricity production could look like in Central Washington.
Ava Olszewski's dominant season in the Big 9 set the talented freshman and her West Valley teammates up to test their skills against 4A's best at the state tournament this week. Read moreAva Olszewski leads Rams into state golf tournament
Kay Kershaw. A local force of nature. An institution. Bright, energetic, articulate, fiercely independent (1907-1996). Read moreBook Scene: Local history told through Kay Kershaw's biography by Willam D. Frank
May 19—Typically, if you quit your job, you are more than likely ineligible to apply for any benefits including unemployment, but there are some exceptions to this rule in Washington. Read moreIf you quit a job in WA, you can still get unemployment benefits under these conditions
Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos -- are showing up more frequently in grocery stores and restaurants. Earlier this year, IHOP and Lay’s introduced Rooty To… Read moreSour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
The procession of Republican Party standard-bearers through a New York City courtroom to pay fealty to and express outrage on behalf of Donald Trump hasn’t been surprising. But it has been depressing. Read moreOther Views: The courthouse parade of GOP officials courting defendant Trump is a disgrace
George Miller's prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road" is a thunderous achievement, anchored by Miller's deft direction and star Anya Taylor Joy's stellar performance. Read more‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: A masterpiece on par with ‘Fury Road’
National Travel and Tourism Week is May 19-25. Started by the U.S. Travel Association in 1983, the week celebrates the roles travel plays in the economy, job creation, fostering peace and personal enrichment. Read moreTourism is something to celebrate in the Yakima Valley
The Toppenish school board interviewed five candidates for superintendent on Thursday, and has narrowed the list to three. Read moreToppenish school board names three finalists for superintendent job; public meeting scheduled
Columnist Ellen Allmendinger was raised in the Nile Valley, and it left a lasting impression. Read moreGrowing up in the Nile Valley: Faraway memories of a not-so-far-away place
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