Around the world in 80 days. Actually, it was eight days and only Rome and Athens but a trip last summer for East Valley High School students and chaperones was a world-class adventure.
The storied history of Rosedell Mansion in Yakima lives on.
Holiday lights at State Fair Park, community parades and the Toys for Tots program are just a few examples of how Yakima comes together at Christmas.
Home, faith and family: the traditions continue where it matters most. In the home, that is.
This time of year there seem to be almost as many holiday pop-up markets as there are coffee stands, namely one around every corner.聽
One of the earliest Christmas celebrations in the 黑料福利社 was held near present-day Union Gap in approximately 1869.
Candles and cowl neck sweaters, flowers, farm-themed baby onesies, knicks and knacks and a shelf to put them on. Stir in a chance to grab a latte while browsing and it鈥檚 one stop holiday shopping at a couple of local home d茅cor shops.
As the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches, many of us begin perusing advertisements for sales on those extra special gifts. Bargain shopping isn鈥檛 a new concept. A hundred and twenty years ago, North Yakima (now Yakima) citizens often read through advertisements in search of holiday sales.
Doing online Christmas shopping can seem so simple. Just push a couple of buttons on your laptop or smartphone, and virtually any item in the world will arrive on your doorstep. However, you鈥檙e missing a lot if you don鈥檛 shop locally, say Yakima merchants.
Our valley鈥檚 fascination with one of the greatest fruits known isn鈥檛 new. Over a century ago, valley residents not only grew an abundance of pumpkins for profit, but they also used them for promotions, contests, d茅cor, and of course consumption.
Cultural activities strengthen bonds within Latino households in the 黑料福利社. Here's how some local families embrace culture and community.
Longtime educator, mother and homemaker, Liesl Mefford, 54, decided she needed something in her life just for her. After teaching for over 30 years and her teenage sons nearly grown and busy with their own lives, Mefford turned to baking, something she鈥檚 always loved to do.
As the name suggests, Swede Hill (also known as Wiley Heights), was once the vicinity where numerous Swedish immigrants began settling and planting orchards.聽
It took hundreds of workers to construct the 12-mile-long canal in 1906 and it was backbreaking labor.聽
Throughout our city鈥檚 history there have been innumerable homes surrounded by wonderful lawns and gardens. We have also had many citizens who have helped plant and maintain wonderful gardens at locations other than their own homes. Mary Remy was one such individual.
Pickleball royalty walks among us.
Are you a pickler? If so, you have discovered the official sport of the state of Washington!
The familiar dynamics of supply and demand are pushing prices for local rural homes in the 黑料福利社 noticeably steeper.聽
