Sara Shields

Yakima

Explore Editor at Yakima Herald-Republic

Explore editor for @Yakima_Herald. Exuberant vocal local. @WeAreECS subgroup director. @DrySiders. “If I'm shining, everybody gonna shine!” -Juice by Lizzo

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Yakima Valley weekend picks: ArborFest, car show in Sunnyside and a tea party

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Sara Shields

Local organizations are offering multiple options to spend time outside in nature this weekend. The Yakima Area Arboretum's ArborFest is Saturday, and there's a full day of activities planned at Sarg Hubbard Park and the Yakima Greenway. On Sunday, the Kittitas Environmental Education Network has a wildflower activity planned at Helen McCabe Park outside of Ellensburg. Feeling the urge to show off your classic or modern car? Dust off your vehicle and head to Sunnyside on Saturday.
The Seasons Performance Hall de Yakima tiene nuevo propietario

2 weeks ago | elsoldeyakima.com | Sara Shields

The Seasons Performance Hall de Yakima cambió de dueño. El edificio ubicado en 101 N. Naches Ave. fue adquirido por The Seasons Group LLC y será renombrado como Crown Ballroom. Este salón de banquetes estará en renta para eventos como bodas, quinceañeras, fiestas de cumpleaños, celebraciones de vida y otras reuniones, dijo en entrevista Moisés Ramírez, de The Seasons Group LLC. “Nuestro objetivo es ofrecer uno de los espacios para eventos más hermosos de Yakima”, dijo Ramírez.
Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima has a new owner

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Sara Shields

The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima has a new owner. The building at 101 N. Naches Ave. was purchased by the Seasons Group LLC and will be called the Crown Ballroom. It will be a banquet hall, available to rent for events such as weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties, celebrations of life and other gatherings, said Moises Ramirez of the Seasons Group LLC in an interview. "Our goal is to provide one of the most beautiful event spaces in Yakima," Ramirez said.
Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima has a new owner

2 weeks ago | yakimaherald.com | Sara Shields

The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima has a new owner. The building at 101 N. Naches Ave. was purchased by the Seasons Group LLC and will be called the Crown Ballroom. It will be a banquet hall, available to rent for events such as weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties, celebrations of life and other gatherings, said Moises Ramirez of the Seasons Group LLC in an interview. “Our goal is to provide one of the most beautiful event spaces in Yakima,” Ramirez said.
In Yakima, more than 1,300 protesters call on Trump, Musk to keep hands off democracy, programs

2 weeks ago | yakimaherald.com | Sara Shields

Protestors and demonstrators gathered across the country Saturday, proclaiming April 5, 2025, as a National Day of Action. Yakima was part of that action. As part of Saturday's national Hands Off! demonstrations, people from all over the Yakima Valley lined up along the western edge of Chesterley Park on 40th Avenue, shoulder to shoulder, two to three people deep from River Road to Castlevale Road. Organizers estimated the crowd at more than 1,300.
Yakima Valley weekend picks: Dozer Day for kids and horse-drawn wagon rides

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Sara Shields

Spring is here, and it's time to play in the dirt. Kids can push some dirt around at Dozer Day at State Fair Park this weekend. Or you can get your own hands dirty by planting a hop plant to take home at Single Hill Brewing. Explore the grounds and more at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum's opening day or find a new handmade craft to decorate your home. Agriculture MuseumSaturday is opening day at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum, and Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap.
Yakima Valley weekend picks: Dozer Day for kids and horse-drawn wagon rides

3 weeks ago | yakimaherald.com | Sara Shields

Spring is here, and it's time to play in the dirt. Kids can push some dirt around at Dozer Day at State Fair Park this weekend. Or you can get your own hands dirty by planting a hop plant to take home at Single Hill Brewing. Explore the grounds and more at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum's opening day or find a new handmade craft to decorate your home. Agriculture MuseumSaturday is opening day at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum, and Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap.
Yakima Valley delivers Hot Cheetos in burritos, sushi and Korean cheese on a stick

3 weeks ago | yakimaherald.com | Sara Shields |Jasper Sundeen

We all have our favorite, go-to snacks when craving something sweet, salty, spicy or crunchy. But all snacks are not created equal, especially when you take the popular Flamin' Hot Cheetos and use it as an extra ingredient for snacks or other dishes. I'm not a fan of Flamin' Hot Cheetos on their own, but when added to other yummy treats, get in line behind me.
Yakima Valley delivers Hot Cheetos in burritos, sushi and Korean cheese on a stick

3 weeks ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Sara Shields |Jasper Sundeen

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Birth announcements March 29

3 weeks ago | yakimaherald.com | Sara Shields

MultiCare Yakima Memorial HospitalDines – To Brooke and John Dines of Yakima, a daughter, Elsie June Dines, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2025. Cavender – To Cindy and Brandon Cavender of Yakima, a daughter, Lucille Mae Cavender, 6 pounds, at 12:39 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2025. Grandparents are Thomas Schmitt Jr. of Yakima and Mark Cavender and Arleeta Cavender of Georgia.