By Bonnie Davidson
The room is filled with toy frogs, backpacks and school supplies, and the sounds of children laughing and talking. There are a few tanks in the corner of the classroom; one holds the class guinea pig, Theo, while another contains a Pacman frog appropriately named Pac Man. These are the sights and sounds [...]

By Lindsay Trott
How cool would it be for your kids to have a pet tarantula to show off? While a giant spider may not sound like a great match for kids, they can make great companions as long as they are treated gently. Exotic pets tend to require less maintenance and commitment than your typical [...]

By Carrie Snider
When her first bundle of joy arrived, Kristi Miles was excited to stay home.
She loved and enjoyed her baby, but Kristi soon realized that being home all day meant feeling secluded from the outside world. Friends who worked outside the home couldn’t relate to what she was feeling. Long days focusing on her [...]

I love the Central Washington State Fair. I also love saving a buck (so I can splurge on $4 corn dogs and elephant ears). Let’s face it, a day at the fair can cost a pretty penny, especially once the kids learn that evil “w” word: Wristband.
To help you save a few dollars for treats, [...]

Need an excuse to spend a gorgeous summer day with your family? Kids love the idea of hunting for worms, tossing out a line and catching their own dinner (even if they won’t eat anything but chicken nuggets).
In Washington, kids 14 and younger don’t need a fishing license. Licenses are required for anglers 15 years [...]

Facing Forward is the heartbreaking account of one woman’s struggle to endure nearly two years of verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her husband. Reba D is a Yakima local writing under a pseudonym and, I warn you, her story is both compelling and disturbing. Once I picked it up, I could think [...]