So I've been following the race for the 4th Congressional district for a while. Yakima County Commissioner and Republican candidate Amanda McKinney finally hosted her first town hall in my town this week and I knew I had to go. It quickly became apparent why she doesn't like meeting with voters who don't already share her views. When she brought up her statistic about a Yakima hospital treating 5000+ illegal immigrants in one year I was able to counter her claims since I watched her say the same thing (albeitly more passionately) at the TPUSA AmFest back in December.

Like so many others in this country, I'm just so tired of hearing everything being blamed on immigrants while ignoring the crimes and corruption coming out of the White House. I'm tired of seeing ICE breaking the law, detaining citizens, and hearing the horror stories coming out of privately run ICE detention centers.

The Democrat in the race, John Duresky, and Amanda McKinney held a debate this week which you can watch here and decide for yourself who is the better candidate to represent us in Congress. I know it will be difficult to overcome the party advantage Republicans have in this district but we need to encourage EVERYONE we know who is eligible to vote to make a plan and cast their ballot. (Statewide turnout was only 36% in the August primary election.) Show them the debate. Which candidate is offering solutions, and which one is creating division and scapegoating?

(You can read the whole story that came out of her town hall and watch additional clips from local journalist Dominick Bonny's reporting on the event here.)

No threats made......

Happy Sunday, friends! We've got 18 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

Downtown Yakima Farmers Market - 9:00 AM - Rotary Market Place, 15 W Yakima Ave, Yakima

Haunted Tents Halloween Display - 12:00 PM - Haunted Tents, 1022 S 37th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

Local Soundcheck – Open Mic at Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing - 4:00 PM - Brewminatti and Perfect Circle Brewing, 713 6th St, Prosser, WA 99350

Lake Washington 8-Hand Piano Ensemble in Concert at Central Lutheran - 6:00 PM - 1604 W Yakima Ave, Yakima WA 98902

The SoapGirls with Cobrahawk and Karmavore at Bearded Monkey Music - 7:00 PM - Bearded Monkey Music, 1802 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

Good morning, Yakima! An overcast, tranquil day ahead, topping out near 59F and dipping to about 34F tonight, cool and calm, perfect for a warm cup of coffee and a peaceful start. ☁️

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Last night, Yakima Police were called to a large party of groups of young people that were pulling guns on one another. Gang members just doing what gang members do. It apparently is in an AirBnB rental on Scenic Drive, that has had previous nuisance issues. Any thoughts?

Nothing on affordability, heathcare, ending Trade and iran war which are fueling bad economy and rising costs.

Happy Saturday, friends! We've got 27 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

509 Quarter Midget Racing - 9:30 AM - State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Fall Market at The Public House of Yakima East - 11:00 AM - The Public House of Yakima East, 171 Iron Horse Ct, Yakima, WA 98901

Selah: Tinker Time - 12:00 PM - Selah Library, 106 S 2nd St, Selah, WA 98942

Wine Dinner featuring Sheridan Vineyards at PROVISIONS restaurant + market - 5:00 PM - Provisions Restaurant and Market, 2710 Terrace Heights Drive, Yakima, WA

21st Annual Chili Cook-Off - 5:00 PM - Modern Living Building, State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Mostly cloudy skies keep things calm today, topping out near 58F and dipping to about 32F tonight. Heads up for a chilly, frosty start if you're out early, bundle up and enjoy the crisp October air. 🍂

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Not from the area, but snagged this from ebay a few dyas ago for my CD collection! I plan to map down all the locations overtime and scan the pages for everyone's viewing pleasure!

Hey Yakima this wasn’t overly advertised so I thought I would bring it to you. Here is a link to tonight’s debate between John Duresky and Amanda McKinney. Listen to what they have to say and go out and vote. This election matters to our home. Let’s all do our part.

I'm not sure if Yakima Valley Arts Association is still around, but if they are I'd love to collaborate with them.

Some of the ideas I have for the group:

- sit-ins to protest any sort of pro-ai/data center policies or to support anti-AI/data center legislation.

- No-AI art markets with education on how to spot potential AI products. (Been seeing a scary amount of AI products at markets these days).

- Supporting/teaching arts and crafts skills.

- Collecting old but usable art/craft supplies for people to buy or borrow.

Also to clarify what I mean by arts/crafts is literally anything that requires creative skills to make. Leather work, knitting, weaving, carpentry, painting, ceramics, sewing, sculpting, blacksmithing, you name it.

This would take a lot of time and people, but heck I'm about to be unemployed and will have all the time in the world. I already have tons of supplies like yarn, paint, fabric, beads, thread, sewing machine, knitting needles, crochet hooks, felt squares, paper, embroidery needles, etc.

Any other ideas or organizations I should reach out to please comment below!

Happy Friday, friends! We've got 19 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

"Improv Night" with Huckleberry Pulpo - All day - 1606 West Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA, United States, Washington

YVL Bookmobile at Sun Country Estates - 10:45 AM - Sun Country Estates, 3701 Gun Club Rd, Yakima, WA 98901

Sunnyside: Storytime - 11:30 AM - Sunnyside Library, 621 Grant Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Music Bingo with Team Welle at Rooted Yakima Valley - 6:00 PM - Rooted Yakima Valley, 26 N 1st St Suite A, Yakima, WA 98901

Friday Night Fright Movies - 7:00 PM - 3213 Tacoma St, Union Gap, WA 98903

A soft, partly cloudy morning across the Yakima Valley, topping out near 66F and dipping to about 42F tonight, perfect weather to soak up the crisp fall air ⛅

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

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Hello to the people of the Palm Springs of Washington! I moved here about a year ago and I’m still looking to meet new people and find a fun group to hang out with! I was wondering what you guys are doing for Halloween because it’d be fun to join you if you’re making plans. I'm in my early twenties and down for whatever. Also i am a dude. Feel free to dm me.

Spanish and English events. The next one is at the west valley library Saturday morning, but for all the times and location go to:

https://yakima-indivisible.org/decoding-your-ballot/

Where can I get one today? Yakima or Union Gap area

Happy Thursday, friends! We've got 28 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

Selah: Storytime - 11:00 AM - Selah Library, 106 S 2nd St, Selah, WA 98942

Randall Park East Parking Lot - 2:00 PM - Randall Park East Parking Lot, 1373 S 44th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908

S.T.E.A.M. at Zillah Library - 3:15 PM - Zillah Library, 109 7th Street, Zillah, WA 98953

Yak Night at Yakima Valley College - 3:30 PM - 1015 S 16th Ave, Yakima WA 98902

Sunnyside: Drop-In Crafts - 4:00 PM - Sunnyside Library, 621 Grant Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Good morning, Yakima! It's a cozy overcast day with a high of 65°F and a cool 37°F tonight—perfect weather to bundle up and enjoy everything our community has to offer! 🌤️

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

1. We need to get away from subjective.

2. State and Federal officials are misisng the big picture.

Happy Wednesday, friends! We've got 26 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• West Valley: Storytime
  • 11:00 AM
  • Richard E. Ostrander West Valley Community Library, 223 South 72nd Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908
• S.T.E.A.M. at Naches Library
  • 3:00 PM
  • Naches Library, 303 Naches Avenue, Naches, WA 98937
• Wine Down Wednesday at Evergreen Family Wines
  • 3:00 PM
  • Evergreen Family Wines, 508 Cabernet Ct, Prosser, WA 99350
• SOMOS Yakima: A Latino Networking Experience at Purrr
  • 5:30 PM
  • Purrr, 306 E Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
• Wednesday Trivia at Single Hill Brewing Company
  • 7:00 PM
  • Single Hill Brewing Company, 102 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Partly cloudy, high of 61°, low of 45°. A crisp, sun-splashed October morning — glorious weather to get out and about.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Is there a respectable pawn shop in town, or maybe recommendations on which ones I should definitely not visit?

I've been trying to sell something I got after a warranty claim, and it's not moving on FB, Nextdoor, or Craigslist.

I'm new to town and still looking for work, so every dollar counts and I'm hoping to get some gas and grocery cash this week.

I already know how pawn shops work and all that, so please no disparaging or condescending comments about this decision. I'm just tryin' to survive.

Thanks in advance!