After realizing he could no longer hear his father tell a familiar family story, longtime broadcaster Thom Kokenge found a new way to help others capture their memories, laughter and

Check out the Borracho Car Club’s annual show in Toppenish, browse art, oddities and more at the High Desert Metaphysical Fair or head to Tieton for live music, food and family activities.

From backyard hummingbirds to soaring hawks, local birders explain why the simple act of noticing birds has become one of their favorite ways to connect with nature — and one

While some attendees at Amazon's open house wanted to expand their knowledge of data centers generally, others had specific questions about water usage and electricity bills.

The Joeckel family stood at the remnants of their home on Ahtanum Ridge. Though smoke choked the air Thursday morning, the view of the Yakima Valley was still sweeping and

Vintage engines, restored travel trailers, anonymous craft beer tastings and stories of Northwest history all share the calendar this weekend.

Classic cars return to Yakima this weekend as hundreds of vintage vehicles, muscle cars, vintage trailers and street rods roll into State Fair Park for the Vintiques Northwest Nationals.

Summer always seems endless in June. By the middle of July, though, the calendar begins filling with back-to-school shopping, sports practices and the familiar refrain of "I'm bored."

Longtime community traditions return this weekend with the West Valley Fair and Nile Valley Days. Elsewhere, visitors can support a toy drive for local children, celebrate Croatian heritage, enjoy…

A towering honeycomb sculpture is taking shape at the Yakima Rotary Marketplace in downtown Yakima. It was paid for entirely through private donations.

Enjoy the summer with live music, a luau party or Pippins baseball this weekend.

Carmen Selam's artwork spans painting, printmaking, installation, beadwork and weaving, blending Indigenous experiences with pop culture, humor and personal storytelling.

This weekend includes a charity boxing event at Legends Casino, a local author book signing and a free Revolutionary War celebration in Yakima.

Yakama Nation Awtni Shix̱wit Initit hosted the daylong missing and murdered Indigenous persons symposium. It was centered on honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women and people, supporting…

The Joshua trees are often the first thing visitors notice when they step into the backyard at Hillside Desert Botanical Gardens in Yakima.

Celebrate Highland Community Days with a parade, performances, family activities and a community pancake feed this weekend in Tieton.

Classic cars may turn heads in Yakima, but for the people behind the wheel, the real story is the friendships, memories and community spirit that keep the Valley’s car culture

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, the unofficial start of summer, and there's plenty to do in the Yakima Valley. If you need an excuse to get out of town,

Celebrate Selah Community Days with a carnival, car show, parade and fireworks this weekend.

Yakima will host four free World Cup watch parties at Sozo Sports Complex, with food, family activities and matches featuring the U.S. and Mexico.

The lineup spans Yakima Valley College’s staging of “She Stoops to Conquer,” Zillah’s Community Days festivities and a Mother’s Day-themed National Train Day in Toppenish.

From Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Sunnyside and Selah to a riverside wildlife day, a scenic half marathon and a one-day art pop-up, the Yakima Valley is brimming with events

Alex Martinez has called Yakima home since he was a toddler, growing up in the valley and graduating from West Valley High School in 1995. Part of a generation that

From gemstones and vintage cars to barrel tastings and an Earth Day stroll, the Yakima Valley offers a packed lineup of ways to get out and explore this weekend.

Third-generation owner Joe Fischer blends decades-old family recipes with hands-on craftsmanship, keeping a nearly 70-year Yakima tradition alive while adding new flavors and modern touches.

There are plenty of ways to treat yourself, friends or your sweetie this weekend in the Yakima Valley.

More than 100 people came together on Saturday to assemble the whistle kits. A protest and vigil are planned Sunday in Yakima.

If your family needs something to enliven a dreary January, check out the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit at the SunDome this weekend.

From hallway greetings to quiet moments under the desk, office pets are becoming an important part of the workday in Yakima. Meet the animals at Washington Broadband and M.B. Design

The holiday season is about gathering with friends and family and celebrating shared loved for one another. Here are some favorite traditions from our staff and readers.

Take in Broadway’s “Kinky Boots” at The Capitol Theatre, lighted Christmas parades in a Granger and Moxee, a jazzy holiday concert, a kids’ make-and-take craft event and a Christmas drag

Santa Claus is making the rounds this month. Find him at Selah's new Holiday Lighted Shopping event, at the holiday market at the Old Warehouse in Zillah and at the

Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are revving up and that includes Santa's arrival at the Valley Mall on Saturday. Cross names off your shopping list with a handmade

Yakima native Esmeralda Vasquez has grown into one of Seattle’s rising muralists, creating vibrant large-scale works that celebrate culture and community and reflect her deep roots, resilience and…

There's plenty to do still leading up to this weekend. Check out the list of Halloween and fall events as well as Día de los Muertos celebrations.

Take in a scary movie or family friendly matinee in Union Gap, enjoy a haunted trolley ride along Pine Street or take an autumn walk with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.

Renée Lopez is a photographer who has built a career focused on documenting women in lowrider culture, a perspective often overlooked and underestimated. Originally from Yakima, she recently had work

If you haven't had your fill of corn dogs, elephant ears and carnival thrills, the Central Washington State Fair continues through Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at State Fair Park.

A former Yakima resident’s work will be featured in a Smithsonian exhibition later this month.

Besides the Central Washington State Fair, check out a Broadway musical in Sunnyside, Dogtoberfest at Bron Yr Aur and a White Pass running event.

The Yakima Valley has a variety of community events this week, from Sunnyside Sunshine Days to Steppe into the Square in Tieton.

A two-hour drive from Yakima to The Dalles, Oregon offers Greek pastries, stargazing, exotic animals, historic landmarks and neon-lit nostalgia all in one road trip.

If you aren't hitting the road this weekend, check out the annual Ellensburg Rodeo, the menudo festival in Granger or the artist studio tour in Yakima.

The Yakima Valley was voted as the fourth best wine region in the USA Today 10 Best readers’ choice poll.

Despite moving from Mexico to Wapato alone as a freshman, Natalie Parrales overcame language barriers and homelessness to graduate high school and earn a scholarship to Heritage University. She…