Congratulations to Jeff Charbonneau. He won the 2013 National Teacher of the Year award. Charbonneau found out that he had won when he recieved a phone call from Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn
The FBI today released pictures of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. The two suspects appear to be young men in their twenties or early thirties.
April 18, 2013 Mardi Gras is coming to the Zillah Spring Fling this weekend
Washington Green Schools challenges students and school communities to create a sustainable region through educational experiences that transform school environments. Schools that certify engage students, conserve resources, and save money. Explore this website to learn how to get your local school involved.
With the tragedy in Boston today, thoughts and prayers go out the local families of those who had loved one's competing in the 117th running of the marathon.
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Today marked the grand opening of Bale Breaker Brewing Company's taproom where you can visit and have a pint or even get a growler (jug) filled to take home. Here are a few pictures and what you can expect to find there.
April 12, 2013 Another beautiful weekend is on tap for the Yakima Valley and there my be a few things you may have forgotten to do in preparation for Spring.
It is called Yak Back and it is a new Yakima City service designed for you to send your concerns to city officials. Spokesman Randy Beehler tells KIT News Yak Back “is a great service that allows people to let the city know about areas in the city that need attention.”
April 8, 2013 And not just any beer, a 20oz Steel Reserve. But, yes, I, literally, just saw the guy who asks for money, usually on the corner of 40th and Summitview, buy a 20oz can of Steel Reserve with money graciously handed out by the good, hardworking people of Yakima.
April 4, 2013 Ever since I had my first taste of Bale Breaker from the Fresh Hop Ale Festival last year, I was wondering when they were opening up for business. According to Meghann Quinn from Bale Breaker, the wait is almost over!
Texting in school, at work, in church, in line at an amusement park, at the supermarket, at a restaurant, at home.
Pick a place and it is likely that someone has texted there, but