Originally published in January 2018

Local beer lovers were sad to see Yakima Craft Brewing Co.’s downtown taproom close last February. Some even wondered if closing the Yakima Avenue establishment was a sign that the oldest active brewery in town was slowing down.

Eleven months later, it’s apparent that the business is in great shape — and still growing.

Yakima Craft introduced a new, much larger taproom at 2920 River Road on Jan. 13, adjacent to its production facility and tasting room. Now, the only question is how popular the new establishment will become.

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Originally published in January 2018

One of the Tri-Cities’ best-known bakeries will soon have a presence in Yakima.

Viera’s Bakery & Deli, with two locations in Pasco, could open as soon as March 1 at 516 W. Lincoln Ave., next to Cost Less Carpets and the Safeway fuel station.

The Viera family is currently working on a full remodel of the former convenience store, which has been vacant for about a year.

The 6,200-square-foot bakery/ deli will offer traditional Mexican pastries, fresh bread, cakes, espresso, sandwiches and more.

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Originally published in January 2018

Pete Hernandez was a musician before he even knew he was one.

The Yakima music teacher and singer/songwriter grew up listening to rock n’ roll, but until he picked up a guitar at age 14, he didn’t realize he could emulate the sounds coming from his radio.

Now Hernandez has been strumming and singing for more than 25 years, and he’s hoping to take his lifelong passion worldwide — on the internet, anyway.

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