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Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon: Shealynn’s Story
Among the local kids we're spotlighting during Friday's (Oct. 26) Children's Miracle Network Radiothon is 4-year-old Shealynn, who was born four weeks early and spent three weeks in the NICU at Yakima's Virginia Mason Memorial.

2017 Moxee Hop Festival Adds a Day — And Some New Twists
This year's Moxee Hop Festival has so much going on that organizers had no choice: They added an extra day.
So if you love parades, live music, Sea Gals, great food and bucket-loads of family fun, mark your calendars for Aug. 3, 4 and 5.
![Cancer Survivors Take the First Lap as Yakima’s Relay for Life Hits Its Stride [VIDEO, PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/113/files/2016/06/DSC_1133.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cancer Survivors Take the First Lap as Yakima’s Relay for Life Hits Its Stride [VIDEO, PHOTOS]
With hundreds cheering and applauding, Yakima's Relay for Life celebration got underway Saturday at Franklin Park with local cancer survivors taking the first lap.
The annual fundraising event began under bright blue skies and temperatures in the 70s -- perfect conditions for the 24-hour walk around the Franklin track that concludes at noon Sunday...

City Issues ‘Snow Alert’ — Get Your Vehicles Moved by 8 Tonight
As they warned earlier, city officials have issued a "snow alert" for Yakima, which means motorists must remove their vehicles from designated snow routes by 8 tonight (Dec. 21) or risk having their cars towed away.
The purpose of the alert is to help snowplow crews clear the snow routes, most of which are in downtown areas...

City of Yakima Warns of Possible Snow Alert if Accumulations Continue
As the flakes keep falling, Yakima city officials are warning that they might issue a "snow alert" within 24 hours, requiring motorists to remove their vehicles from designated snow routes.
Under the city's snow removal plan, officials call a snow alert if accumulations hit three inches...
![Yakima Celebrates Fair’s Opening With Annual Sunfair Parade [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/113/files/2015/09/IMG_3293.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Yakima Celebrates Fair’s Opening With Annual Sunfair Parade [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]
It's a September tradition around the Yakima Valley: the Sunfair Parade. The opening ceremony of the Central Washington State Fair.
And with floats, marching bands, sirens, classic cars and drill teams stretching the length of Yakima Avenue, this year's parade didn't disappoint...
![It’s Time: Central Washington State Fair Opens Today, Sunfair Parade is Saturday [PHOTOS, VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/139/files/2014/09/Fair-cars.jpg?w=980&q=75)
It’s Time: Central Washington State Fair Opens Today, Sunfair Parade is Saturday [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
It's finally here -- the 2015 Central Washington State Fair opens today (Sept. 25) for a 10-day run that concludes Oct. 4. The traditional Sunfair Parade,starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and rolling along Yakima Avenue from 16th to Naches Avenue, serves as the official opening ceremony...

It’s Auction Time — Get Ready to Make Your Bids!
VIP passes to the Yakima Speedway. River guide packages from Canyon RIver Ranch/Red's Fly Shoppe. Golf course and health memberships. And gift certificates for fine jewelry, furniture, retail and grocery stores.
Hey, we're just getting started...

Mark Wills to Headline Yakima’s 4th of July Celebration
Yakima 4th of July Celebration presented by Hapo Community Credit Union is proud to announce that Country Singer Mark Wills will headline the FREE open to the public celebration at State Fair Park on July 4th 2013.

Sporthaus Shoplifters – Store Owner Shares the Story Behind the ‘Thank You to the Good Samaritan’ Sign
As of at least this morning, Sporthaus in Yakima, on Summitview Ave, features a very interesting message on their store sign. The sign reads: "Thank you to the good samaritan who helped us catch the shoplifters."
So what's the story behind the sign?