I took these photos back in early March, when the "fall" sports season got underway around the Valley.
Selah vs. East Valley girls soccer
Toppenish Rodeo Volunteers Saddle Up for July Return
Mark it down: There will be a Toppenish Rodeo this year. After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the 85-year tradition in 2020, all signs point toward a return of the city’s signature event July 2-3. “We absolutely plan on having a rodeo this year,” board President Randy Cobb said. “There are still a few hoops... Continue Reading →
Selah Fire Department Looking to Future as Chief Hanna Retires
The Selah Fire Department has undergone some major changes in 2021. But unless you have stopped by the station in the past few months, you may not be aware that there’s a new chief in town. Jim Lange, the former deputy chief, has been managing day-to-day operations at SFD since January and will officially take... Continue Reading →
Yakima Valley Organic Farmers Find Niche with City-Dwellers
Alvarez Farms has been around for 35 years, yet many of the family’s Central Washington neighbors have never sampled their abundant selection of organic produce. That’s because most of their customers live in the Puget Sound area, a three-hour drive from their 80-acre farm in Mabton (35 miles southeast of Yakima). “We don’t get a... Continue Reading →
Toppenish Mural Society Board Returns to Work After Difficult Year
Anyone wondering what’s been happening with the Toppenish Mural Society board of directors now has an answer. After nearly one year away due to COVID-19, the board convened its first formal meeting of 2021 on Thursday, Feb. 19. Now, the group has more clarity about how to proceed as it tries to rebuild community interest... Continue Reading →
New Top-Hi Competition Gymnasium Could Be in Use by June
Toppenish High School administrators would have been happy with the original construction timeline of August 2021 for their new competition gymnasium on the south end of campus. Now, they could be hosting events there by the middle of June. The general contractor, Chervenell Construction, had originally set a completion date of August for the 36,000-square-foot... Continue Reading →
Central Washington water program helps fish, farmers and the environment
Scientists with the Kittitas Reclamation District (KRD) in Central Washington have discovered an innovative way to help farmers, fish and the environment all at once, using existing infrastructure to deliver excess water to streams, irrigation canals and storage reservoirs. Launched in 2015, the Tributary Supplementation Program is the initial project under the 2009 Yakima Basin... Continue Reading →
Toppenish High Athletes Remain Hopeful About February Events
If all of the pieces fall into place, Toppenish High School athletes could be competing against other schools in their league as soon as Feb. 15. The South Central Athletic Conference’s target date for interscholastic competition may or may not be reached, given the stubbornly high COVID-19 infection rates in Washington’s south-central region (still averaging... Continue Reading →
New WIAA guidelines re-open door to high school sports this month
There will be sports at Selah High School this month — practices, at least. Athletic Director Jake Davis said new COVID-19 safety guidelines issued Jan. 5 by state public health officials have made it easier for school officials to understand how to proceed. Additional guidance from the Washington Athletic Activities Association (WIAA) on Jan. 12... Continue Reading →
Local entrepreneur overcomes obstacles to chart a bright future
Ana Bazadoni is proud of everything she has accomplished since moving to Yakima from Uruguay 18 years ago. Few people can say they have learned a new language, earned three college degrees, started two small businesses and raised twin boys — all while caring for an ill spouse — in such a short time. But... Continue Reading →
