I love being a mom and I love my job, but I admit it: I would fish for a living if I could! HA!
Kelly West
Seahawks Truck At Downtown Summer Nights Hauled In Some Serious Hawk Pride
Downtown Summer Nights was, naturally, a hit this week (June 22). What a blast! We had so many people there it was incredible! And every direction I turned, there was someone with a Seahawks jersey, T-shirt or even shoes. Seahawk fans are everywhere, even in the middle of the summer at Downtown Summer Nights.
But when someone paints a $45,000 truck with everything Seahawks-related, it takes pride
Yakima Relay For Life Is Saturday (June 24) — Join In The Fight Against Cancer
Yakima's Relay for Life is this Saturday at West Valley High School -- and what an amazing cause. The fight for cancer is no joke. You don't have to sign up early. You can go on Saturday and join in on the fight for cancer and celebrate the survivors who are already beating it.
Downtown Summer Nights Crowd Soaks in Shane Smith & The Saints + American Honey [PHOTOS]
Shane Smith brought his Saints, and some of Yakima's best sinners showed up to listen Thursday night.
And with perfect weather and amiable crowd, North Front Street felt like heaven for the second program of the 2017 Downtown Summer Nights season...
Whistlin’ Jack Was An Amazing Ride For Central Washington Bike Nights [PHOTOS]
If I ever went blind and I had to remember what something looks like or how I felt when I was there, it would be Tuesday night's ride to Whistlin' Jack Lodge. It really has to be one of the more beautiful places in the world. I smells fantastic and it gives me some sort of peace while I am there. Taking a motorcycle ride up there is even better.
Time For A Scenic Ride — Bike Nights Heads to Whistlin’ Jack Lodge On Tuesday
Washington really is such a beautiful state. From the top to the bottom and even some of the desert spots in the middle of the state. The Yakima River Canyon is gorgeous. The hop fields in Moxee are always fun to look at. But one of my favorite trips is going toward Chinook Pass. It is breathtaking. This Tuesday (June 20) you can join me on that beautiful ride.
Weird Things In Yakima Parking Lots — What Have You Seen?
I as driving home pretty late Thursday night after an amazing Downtown Summer Nights. I stopped by the AM/PM (since it is the only thing open that late) to get some Cheetos. I went in the parking lot right by Joel's Tires and I saw this wheelchair.
Union Gap’s Old Town Days Brings History to Life This Weekend
UNION GAP -- A wagonload of history and family activities rolls into town this weekend (June 17-18) as Union Gap celebrates Old Town Days.
Downtown Summer Nights Starts With a Splash [PHOTOS]
With clouds looming and rain pattering, Thursday night's Downtown Summer Nights opening started out looking pretty ugly. But as the music started, the skies brightened -- and all of a sudden everything started looking like a lot more fun.
Yakima's Entice the Mice followed by Portland's Scott Pemberton Band shook out solid sets for the Front Street faithful, turning the annual downtown concert seri
Hold the Fries? New Study Says Eating French Fries Raises Death Risk [POLL]
Heaven knows we love our french fries. And we all know we can find some great fries in the Yakima Valley.
But the latest scary health study might make you lose your appetite. Scientists from the National Research Council in Padova, Italy, say people who eat fried potatoes two or more times per week are doubling their risk of early death, according to CNN.
Bike Nights At Mickey’s Was Fantastic — A Ton Of Fun [PHOTOS]
Central Washington Bike Nights was a blast June 14 at Mickeys Pub/Orion Movie Theatre. We had a ton of fun and some killer prizes were given out.
There Is So Much Wind In The Yakima Valley — What Extreme Weather Is Easiest to Endure? [POLL]
For the past couple of days, the wind has been awful everywhere I have gone. We went to a concert at the White River Amphitheatre and it was windy as heck. Then we took off and went to Pacific Beach, and the wind still had not died off. Then we came back to Yakima and the wind is even worse than it was by the ocean...
Mickey’s Pub Is Central Washington Bike Nights’ Next Stop
Tonight (June 13) is another Central Washington Bike Nights, and you have only two more weeks to get signed up for the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip camping and concerts at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Owens Harley-Davidson. This evening's gathering runs from 6-8 at Mickey's Pub/Orion Movie Theatre, 202 E. Chestnut Ave. -- and they have some of the best food on this trip.