Joanna Markell

Organizers of a “Save Our Farms” meeting about proposed solar facilities near Ellensburg said they support solar energy, but not at the expense of agricultural land in Kittitas County.

Explore the Yakima Arboretum, Cowiche Canyon Trail, Tieton River Nature Trail, Irene Rinehart Riverfront Trail and more in Yakima and Ellensburg with YHR City Editor Joanna Markell.

Cookies are a labor of love in December. They are a connection to family and tradition, with recipes passed from generation to generation. They also are a chance to eat

Yakima’s Dancing Dad, Ricky Pond, put his heart into an appearance on the “Dancing with Myself” television competition on Tuesday but didn’t advance past the second round.

Redistricting has been in the news this month, and a series of court decisions will bring changes for Yakima Valley voters.

Yakima school officials warned Tuesday that budget cutbacks that led to staff layoffs this spring are likely to continue into future years.

County commissioners said free well testing, bottled water, treatment systems and educational resources are available for affected residents.

Yakima School District students will see less sugar, sodium and additives in their cafeteria meals and more whole grains, fresh fruit and scratch cooking.

About 60 people stood on the corners of Yakima Avenue and First Street on Saturday afternoon in a peaceful and loud protest into ICE enforcement in the community.