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  • 12/12/09 Faith Happenings

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 6 mins ago  

    West Side Church presents the musical "Four Tickets to Christmas" at 2 and 7 p.m. today; and 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Child care will be provided for children younger than 5. Full Story »

  • Family chuckle-- Holiday memories can take you back to the sewing room

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 6 mins ago  

    I really meant it when I said I wouldn't be hibernating in the sewing room from Thanksgiving until Christmas this year. I planned to use that time to write, listen to my stash of Christmas CDs, and view every holiday movie available from NetFlix. And bake, of course. Full Story »

  • Poinsettias and holidays go together

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 6 mins ago  

    Were you aware that yesterday was National Poinsettia Day? Congress has proclaimed everything from National Hangnail Day to Remember the Dodo Bird Day as special days on our calendars. Full Story »

  • 12/13/09 Volunteer Opportunities

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 6 mins ago  

    * OFFICE DUTIES: Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to do general office duties such as filing and answering phones once a week. All potential volunteers need to have a criminal background check done by the agency. Full Story »

  • 'Nutcracker' comes to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 21 mins ago  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- Today’s On Magazine incorrectly lists the date for “The Nutcracker” at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima. The performances, by the Eugene Ballet Company and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, are Saturday. They are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Full Story »

  • Four teens arrested for Grandview burglaries

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    GRANDVIEW -- Police say they have arrested four teenagers in connection with numerous burglaries in the Grandview area. Full Story »

  • Armed man robs Tacos Del Rey restaurant, escapes

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- A man armed with a short-barreled rifle robbed a restaurant Thursday evening, police said. Full Story »

  • Afternoon traffic jams up driver trying to flee

    Yakima Herald-Republic – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- Late-afternoon traffic forced a fleeing driver to a stop on Thursday, police said. The driver and three occupants jumped out of the white Infiniti on eastbound Washington Avenue toward 16th Avenue, but officers soon caught them in the area. Full Story »

  • There's no escaping closure of Ahtanum View prison

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 2:08 am ET  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- Closing Ahtanum View Corrections Center appears to be a done deal. Gov. Chris Gregoire will close the minimum security prison in Yakima's West Valley in March by an administrative order, without action by the Legislature, her spokesman said Thursday. Full Story »

  • Man injured after rear-ending dumptruck

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:55 am ET  

    NACHES — A Tieton driver was injured Thursday morning after he rear-ended a dump truck on U.S. Highway 12 about two miles east of Naches, authorities said. Full Story »

  • Power to the people

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:54 am ET  

    Peter Gillis, center, and Caleb Peacock, right, fit a solar panel into one of two new racks being installed in Ellensburg's solar park. The racks will be fitted with the modules as part of the park's expansion. Several more racks will be installed in the spring. Full Story »

  • Yakima County wants to take Fridays off

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:54 am ET  

    YAKIMA, Wash. -- In a cost-cutting move, Yakima County plans to close the county courthouse to the public on Fridays beginning July 1, commissioners announced Thursday. Full Story »

  • Palpable tension persists at Radio KDNA

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:53 am ET  

    Maria Fernandez Executive director of Radio KDNA. GRANGER, Wash. -- Its 30th anniversary is a week away, but the mood isn't celebratory at Radio KDNA. Full Story »

  • Task force to consider possible CWU program cuts

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:39 am ET  

    ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- By mid-February, an academic task force at Central Washington University will recommend which programs should be deleted or consolidated, according to a news release. Full Story »

  • Ex-Toppenish teacher to turn 100 Saturday

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:39 am ET  

    TOPPENISH -- An open house will be held Saturday in honor of a former teacher who will mark a century of life that day. Full Story »

  • Once-homeless people in search of community aid

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Fri Dec 11, 1:38 am ET  

    Many of us are thankful for caring friends and family, and for the good things in life we have. Unfortunately, there are all too many whose fortunes aren't as good and whose needs are great. Full Story »

  • This is no stuffy 'Nutcracker'

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:24 pm ET  

    Yun-Kyung Kim as the Sugar Plum Fairy performs with Yakima dance students in the 2007 "Nutcracker" at the Capitol Theatre. Full Story »

  • Acclaimed troubadour Prophet to play the Sports Center

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:24 pm ET  

    Chuck Prophet says he didn't set out to make a statement with his new album, "Let Freedom Ring!," but the wounded America in full bloom on the record does function as a sort of artist's State of the Union. Full Story »

  • The Indoorsman -- A very merry Christmas wish list

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:24 pm ET  

    My loved ones have been on my case for a Christmas wish list, so I finally put one together last weekend. Full Story »

  • Arboretum's luminaria will brighten the night

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:23 pm ET  

    It's going to be cold, but it's going to be worth it. Today and Saturday, the Yakima Area Arboretuem becomes even more breathtakingly beautiful as it hosts its annual luminaria. Thousands of candles in white paper bags will line the arboretum's paths, offering a host of routes for self-guided tours. Full Story »

  • 12/11/09 Film clips

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:23 pm ET  

    "I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL" -- This adaptation of Tucker Max's best-seller about his carousing and womanizing centers on a bachelor road trip gone bad. Starring Matt Czuchry, Jesse Bradford, Geoff Stults and Traci Lords. Directed by Bob Gosse. Full Story »

  • 12/11/09 10 Days Out

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:09 pm ET  

    * Looking for one-of-a-kind local gifts? Try the Yakama Nation Cultural Center Holiday Bazaar, where you'll find baked goods, arts and crafts. It begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. today and Saturday and again next Friday and Saturday. Full Story »

  • 12/11/09 Night life

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:09 pm ET  

    JACK-SONS SPORTS BAR: BLUES, BREWS AND BURGERS. Thursdays (except for comedy nights). Open blues jam: 7-9 p.m. Featured blues band: 9-11 p.m. 432 S. 48th Ave. 509-966-4340. Full Story »

  • 12/11/09 Planner

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:09 pm ET  

    BEL CANTO OF YAKIMA. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Women's choir. 509-575-5762, www.belcantoyakima.com. CASCADE WINDS OF YAKIMA. Thursdays. Broadmoor clubhouse, 55 W. Washington St. Open auditions for women's barbershop chorus. 509-248-0956 or 509-945-2193. Full Story »

  • 12/11/09 Art

    Yakima Herald-Republic – Thu Dec 10, 7:09 pm ET  

    BARGAIN BENEFIT ART SALE. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Larson Gallery, YVCC campus, South 16th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard. 509-574-4875, www.larsongallery.org. Full Story »

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