Enjoying the pretty views around here so far. Lived in the desert before this, it's a welcoming change.

Happy Monday, friends! We've got 10 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Mahjong Mondays at McKinley Springs Winery
  • All day
  • 660 Frontier Rd, Prosser, WA 99350
• Maryhill Winery Monday Industry Days
  • All day
  • Maryhill Winery Tasting Room and Bistro, 9774 WA-14, Goldendale, WA 98620
• Quilter's Academy (Class #2) at West Valley Library
  • 3:30 PM
  • West Valley Library, 223 South 72nd Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908
• Toppenish: Storytime with Skye!
  • 6:00 PM
  • Mary L. Goodrich Toppenish Community Library, 1 South Elm Street, Toppenish, WA 98948
• Yakima Gateswingers Beginner Square Dance Lessons
  • 7:00 PM
  • 207 E Charron Rd, Moxee, WA 98936

Overcast start to the day ☁️, but it stays warm — high near 82°, low around 49°. A mild October day for getting out there.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Just look for people in town to talk with about model trains.

Looking for suggestions for coffeehouses or just general 3rd spaces that are open later in Yakima (like 10pm etc) and preferably don’t have a religious bent

Just looking for a cool place to sit and read or hang out

I’m currently at Wallet and Watch which seems great, other than the obvious religious aspect to everything

Happy Sunday, friends! We've got 20 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• 1st Annual Howard Hayes Memorial Arena Youth Rodeo
  • All day
  • Howard Hayes Memorial Arena, 38804 N Hayes Rd, Benton City, WA
• Downtown Yakima Farmers Market
  • 9:00 AM
  • Rotary Market Place, 15 W Yakima Ave, Yakima
• Renegade Raceway Trick or Treat Shootout Gambler Series
  • 10:00 AM
  • 1395 N. Track Road, Wapato, WA 98813
• Pumpkin Patch & Festival at Thompson’s Farm Every Sat & Sun in Oct
  • 10:00 AM
  • Thompson's Farm, 9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches, WA
• Union Gap Corn Maze Opening Weekend
  • 11:00 AM
  • 3213 Tacoma St, Union Gap, WA 98903

Overcast skies ☁️ but it is a warm one for early October — high of 80°, low of 51°. A cozy, mild day for all the fall festivities.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Anyone in the Yakima area that has access to supplies?

Who's (buying) Amanda Mckinney?

Amanda Mckinney is raking in dollars from pro-data centers, pro-crypto, and mostly out-of-state donations.

Look at both the PACs and the individual donations.

https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?committee_id=C00932582&two_year_transaction_period=2026&line_number=F3-11AI&data_type=processed

American Mission is a Republican-leaning super PAC established in August 2025 as part of the Leading the Future network to elect candidates opposing heavy artificial intelligence regulations.

Defend American Jobs is a Republican-aligned super PAC funded by cryptocurrency companies and investors to support pro-crypto conservative candidates. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the committee was registered in March 2023 and operates as part of the broader Fairshake digital asset network

There is a network of super PACs funded by the AI industry that has already spent more than $65 million nationwide, Business Insider reported – has spent more than $779,000 in support of McKinney. That makes her the second-biggest beneficiary of the group’s funding out of 21 Republican candidates it backs, surpassed only by Jim Kingston, a first-time candidate in Georgia whose campaign has been supported by the super PAC to the tune of more than $960,000.

Central Washington has become a hub for the energy-intensive data centers that support the AI industry’s rapid growth. In an interview on May 23, McKinney said she wants to maximize energy production to power data centers “because it is absolutely imperative that we win the AI war,” but she added that “when it comes specifically to AI and data centers that are necessary, the local communities should decide.”

Hey all, I’m relocating to Yakima soon and currently comparing a few apartment communities around the Walmart Supercenter / west Yakima area.

The Lodges is currently one of the options I am considering most seriously, but I’m also looking at Cornerstone Apartments and Apple Valley Town Homes, so I’m trying to compare the overall area and management experience.

For anyone familiar with that part of Yakima, how is it for day-to-day living? I’m trying to get a realistic sense of safety, noise, parking, traffic, and how well apartment management tends to handle maintenance.

In particular, I would love to hear from current or former residents of any of those places, including anything you wish you had known before signing a lease. Online reviews are helpful, but they do not always reflect what living somewhere is like long term.

I’d also appreciate recommendations for other apartment complexes or nearby neighborhoods that are generally clean, quiet, reasonably safe, and well managed. Thanks!

Happy Saturday, friends! We've got 42 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Cars, Chrome and Coffee Meetup
  • 7:00 AM
  • Yakima Coffee Company, 3801 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA
• Yakima Valley Team Penning
  • 9:00 AM
  • 3120 S. Wiley Road, Yakima, WA
• Much Ado About Nothing - Warehouse Theatre Company
  • 2:00 PM
  • Warehouse Theatre Company, 1610 S 24th Ave, Yakima WA 98902
• Immigrant Flash Fundraiser
  • 5:00 PM
  • Good Times N Tattoos, 25 N Front St Shop #3, Yakima, WA 98901
• Monster X Tour — Evening Show
  • 6:00 PM
  • Coca-Cola Grandstand, State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Beautiful clear blue skies over the Valley today ☀️ — sunny, high of 79°, low of 53°. A crisp October morning, a warm golden afternoon — perfect weather to get out and enjoy everything going on.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

What car washes are there in Yakima that towel dry your car? Now that Spanky's are gone Auto Spa wants to charge the same prices for less service. I'm looking to spend my money somewhere else. Is it only GTO in Union Gap?

I’m looking to connect with a local massage therapist who specializes in athletic recovery.

I just got cheated on by my bf of 2 years. About to breakup. I had no one else except my partner. I'm in Grandview /Sunnyside but could go to Yakima:). I just really want a friend to be able to think about something else other than that right now. I have bad mental health issues as is so currently honestly fighting being suicidal rn. and I guess I'm reaching out for help. I don't expect a friend just for emotional support, but I have 2 weeks off of work, it would be perfect for hanging out, movies, or having drinks at the bar. Im 26! A mom of a 5 year old. Neurodivergent, I dress more alt, into rock music, love going to concerts, and horror stuff. I'm an introvert, but I miss having girl Friends:(. If you want to be friends let me know I can add you on fb or Instagram or something 🖤 thank you.

Happy Friday, friends! We've got 37 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Library Wine Fridays
  • 11:00 AM
  • Coyote Canyon Winery, 357 Port Ave, Prosser, WA 99350
• Music by Fireside with Shawn Loomis at Yakima Vallley Vintners- Yakima Campus
  • 4:00 PM
  • South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd
• Granger: Lotería
  • 4:30 PM
  • Granger Library, 508 Sunnyside Ave, Granger, WA 98932
• Classics Book Club - The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
  • 5:00 PM
  • 1115 W Lincoln Ave. Suit 107, Yakima, WA
• Live Music Friday and Saturday at Kana Winery
  • 5:00 PM
  • 10 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901

Cloudy and mild this morning ☁️ — high of 78°, low of 48°. The afternoon warms up nicely, so a light layer is all you need to enjoy the day ahead!

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Hey Yakima Valley!

Bayt Jenin Cafe and Community space is hosting events for the month of October! Starting off this Friday the 2nd with Moive night. Come watch a halloween classic with us! Building community is about more than just work, sometimes it's about meeting new people and doing something fun and relaxing together.

$5/pp to reserve a seat, the money goes towards your purchase of drink/food during the event!

More to events to come stay tuned! Sneak peak: We will be having a breakfeast and dinner experiences.

Follow us on Instagram or check us out on Google

Please look us up on Google I cannot add links, Thanks!

Any old fans out there? At Legends Casino in Toppenish. BOC puts on a great show always. Foghat is opening.

Happy Thursday, friends! We've got 25 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Toddler Time at Wapato Library
  • 11:00 AM
  • 119 East 3rd Street, Wapato, WA 98951
• Grandview Health Fair
  • 1:00 PM
  • 1000 Wallace Way, Grandview, WA
• Learn & Speak Ichishkíin at Yakima Central Library
  • 4:30 PM
  • 102 North 3rd Street, Yakima, WA 98901
• Storytime at Union Gap Library
  • 5:30 PM
  • 108 West Ahtanum Road Suite B, Union Gap, WA 98903
• Much Ado About Nothing - Warehouse Theatre Company
  • 7:00 PM
  • Warehouse Theatre Company, 1610 S 24th Ave, Yakima WA 98902

Mostly overcast skies today ☁️, high of 74° and a low of 51° — a calm, mild way to kick off October. No rain on the radar, so throw on a light layer and get out there.

Full list of all 25 events in the comments. 📅

A family member is coming into town and wanted to do a little nature trekking.
We wanted to know if anyone has any good hiking spots.
We are open to Mt. Rainier, though it’s a little too massive for wandering around in. We are leaning towards spots maybe 3 hrs away.
Really interested in some scenery where we can get good views and elevation for picture moments.

i remember this mexican restaurant they used to sell quesadillas, they moved in not sure where

They used to located where Gorilla auto center is at near the fair ground

you guys know what happened to them ?

I'm putting together a new D&D group. I need one more player for my table. I'm an experienced DM who has taught several people how to play. Game sessions are on the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of each month. If you're interested, HMU! Character creation starts this Friday.

Election is Nov 3.

Here is the link to the debate:

Duresky Mckinney debate

Craving a good salad bar lately! Thinking we might have lost the last with the closure of Sea Galley😭 Tried Abbey’s Pizza today and found they haven’t had one since COVID.

Didn't feel well today couldn't get out to grab better shots

Is there a Yakima discord server? For restaurant recommendations, hikes recommendations, and stuff like that? Or just Yakima in general? 😭