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Searching for the best masa mix for homemade tamales.

At a time when there seems to be so much rancor and division in our country and in the world around us, it's so refreshing and encouraging to hear of a group of people who can cut through the chaotic clutter to see what's truly important. In fact, a team of amazingly compassionate people f…

8 fun ways to celebrate Halloween 2020, COVID-free!

Beaver skin and sea otter pelt are behind the construction of the oldest building in WA.

Remember a week or so ago, when the air quality in Yakima was rated as HAZARDOUS with a dismal rating of 435 and nobody could breathe? Yeah, me too. The past several days of alternating sunshine, a few showers, and some fresh breezes have been very welcomed indeed...

For more Halloween costume inspiration, check out the local Spirit Halloween store

The weekend is almost upon us and even though certain restrictions continue during the 'Season of COVID', there are still plenty of wonderfully fresh and delicious produce and food as well as craft items at the Yakima Downtown Farmer’s Market...

Check out this luxury "COVID Camper"!

Unwanted stuff in my inbox. Pop-ups on social media showing unsolicited bargains at stores I've never shopped. Links to videos that have nothing to do with anything I'm remotely interested in. Any of those things sound familiar to you? Probably...

Flipping kitten cuddles are the jam man

Have you ever played a heated game of dominoes?

I don't know why it seems that people always tend to focus more on food as we head into the weekends. Perhaps it's because we're more likely to cook outdoors, fire up the barbecue or the smoker or perhaps just get together with family and friends...