Absolutely gorgeous area! Thought I'd share a picture I took near Rimrock.

I volunteer for the Political Integrity Project, and we work on spreading the word on corporate PAC spending, super PACs, stock holdings, and donation sizes. I've made versions of these posters which can be easily printed and/or posted online. All voters deserve integrity and should know about financial integrity. Spread the word! More at integrityindex.us, or for the official route, the Federal Elections Committee at fec.gov

Happy Wednesday, friends! We've got 25 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Nile Women's Club
  • 1:00 PM
  • Nile Women's Club, 1891 Nile Rd, Naches, WA 98937
• Buena: Games
  • 2:00 PM
  • Buena Library, 801 Buena Road, Buena, WA 98921
• Mabton: Drop-In Crafts
  • 3:00 PM
  • Mabton Library, 415 B Street, Mabton, WA 98935
• Free Homebuyers Class
  • 4:30 PM
  • 508 N 20th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
• Wednesday Trivia at Single Hill Brewing Company
  • 7:00 PM
  • Single Hill Brewing Company, 102 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Overcast skies today ☁️ but a mild one — high of 71°, low of 42°. A cozy-sweater morning that warms into a pleasant afternoon.

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Does anyone have a voice recording device or know where I can purchase one today?

I don’t mean to be rude by asking this. I used to play hockey in Spokane and have been wanting to play hockey now living in Ellensburg. I’ve seen where the ice rink is and also have heard it’s not the safest neighborhood (again I’m sorry if this is misinterpreted) I would love to check out the rink, but I don’t wanna risk my car getting broken into when going to play hockey.

I got a white chocolate Americano over ice with English toffee! highly recommend

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

• Moments that Made Us Exhibit at Yakima Valley Museum
  • All day
  • Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 W Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98902
• YVL Bookmobile at Tampico Community Church
  • 1:00 PM
  • Tampico Community Church, 23031 Lower Ahtanum Rd, Yakima, WA 98903
• Union Gap: Adult Coloring and Crafts
  • 3:00 PM
  • Union Gap Library, 108 West Ahtanum Road Suite B, Union Gap, WA 98903
• West Valley: Tinker Time
  • 3:30 PM
  • Richard E. Ostrander West Valley Community Library, 223 South 72nd Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908
• Bingo at Single Hill Brewing
  • 7:00 PM
  • Single Hill Brewing Co, 102 N Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901

Overcast skies ☁️ today, high of 63°, low of 33° — a crisp fall morning that warms into a mild afternoon. Heads up: it is a frosty start, so bundle up for the early hours and enjoy the milder day.

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Hi everyone, so my grandma is in need of someone to help her regain some strength. She has a spine issue, I thiiiink its a herniated disc or a disc that is deteriorating, she tried to have surgery for it but they found putting her under was too much for her body to handle. Over the last year or two she has been moving less and less and taking pain medications that help mask the pain but also make her sick and partially sedated, which is causing even more weakness. My mom told me that recently shes looking frail and that she's not sure how much longer she can last like this. My grandma is a very proud woman and hates receiving or asking for help. I am starting a new job soon and hoping that maybe finding some physical therapy for her will be somewhat afforable.
Looking for any suggestions of some very low-level intensity therapists or some advice. TIA

Families in Washington are stretched and stressed by skyrocketing living costs. Too many families cannot find affordable housing or childcare and face impossible decisions like whether to skip a doctor's visit or not fill a prescription due to increasing healthcare costs.

We worry about our kids' future, and how they are doing in the midst of a youth mental health crisis spurred on by unhealthy doses of social media, among other factors.

With massive cuts to healthcare and social services by the Trump administration, it’s more important than ever that our schools are a healthy, safe space for our children to learn, socialize and thrive physically, emotionally and academically.

But now, not one, not two, but three political initiatives on our ballot this election threaten to increase the risk of harm while cutting resources available to support kids. Backers of these measures are playing politics and putting kids in harm’s way.

With our 3.7 million members across the country, Moms Rising is fighting these MAGA initiatives. To protect children, here’s what you should know:

• Initiative 645, sponsored by Brian Heywood, a multimillionaire hedge fund manager, would give a tax cut to the state's richest 1% by repealing the "millionaires tax." Despite Heywood’s attempt to hide the fiscal impact statement from appearing on the ballot with this measure, he lost in court.

Voters need to understand the impact of repealing the millonaires tax would be the loss of billions of dollars that are meant for public schools, childcare, free school meals for many K-12 students, tax credits for working families, and tax cuts for most small businesses. No wonder I-645 is opposed by thousands of teachers at the Washington Education Association, the Children’s Alliance, the League of Women Voters and many more.

Initiative 001 is being sold as “parents’ rights,” but, if approved by voters, it would weaken parents’ rights by removing immediate parental notification if their kid is the victim of a crime at school. It would also put child abuse victims at greater risk, and force schools to “out” LGBTQ+ kids to unsupportive families.

According to school counselors and nurses, this measure will worsen student mental health by discouraging students from seeking help from a trained, trusted adult at school. That’s why I-001 is opposed by the Washington State PTA, the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, school counselors and nurses, and law enforcement officers.

I-638 is the most extreme MAGA initiative of its kind in the U.S. Contrary to the sponsor's message about protecting girls’ sports, this initiative’s impact would be to discourage girls from playing sports. I-638 means invasive sex inspections for girls who want to play elementary, middle and high school sports. Boys are exempt.

The measure is a knockoff of Elon Musk’s $100 million campaign vilifying vulnerable trans kids to distract voters from the real issues we are all concerned with. As a result, I-638 would coerce tens of thousands of school-age girls into humiliating and medically unnecessary exams each year, just to exclude 5-10 trans girls from playing school sports with their friends. This initiative is also strongly opposed by the Washington State PTA, Washington State Nurses Association, League of Women Voters, and more than 100 family doctors and pediatricians.

As a mother of three and passionate advocate for all children, I urge you to vote no, no and no on initiatives 645, 001 and 638 when you receive your ballot in the mail in just a couple of weeks.

Lauren Hipp is national director of early learning and Washington state for MomsRising.org

Im looking for a psychiatrist for adhd.

Happy Monday, friends! We've got 8 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Mahjong Mondays at McKinley Springs Winery
  • All day
  • 660 Frontier Road, Prosser, WA 99350
• Maryhill Winery Monday Industry Days
  • All day
  • Maryhill Winery Tasting Room and Bistro, 9774 WA-14, Goldendale, WA 98620
• Chukar Cherries Guided Tour and Tasting Experience — Mondays in Prosser
  • 12:00 PM
  • 320 Wine Country Rd, Prosser, WA 99350
• Henry Beauchamp Community Center
  • 2:30 PM
  • Henry Beauchamp Community Center, 1211 S 7th St, Yakima, WA 98901
• Quilter's Academy (Class #2) at West Valley Library
  • 3:30 PM
  • West Valley Library, 223 South 72nd Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908

Clear blue skies ☀️ and a crisp October morning — high of 62°, low of 40°. A gorgeous day to soak up that fall sun, friends — get out there!

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While we were watching the break dancers, the only entertainers I enjoy at the market

Hi!

I’m in my very early twenties and I’m far away from my college for longer than I thought, so it’s been difficult finding people here around my age to hang out with. Does anyone have advice on where to go or maybe someone feeling the same? I’d love to meet new people!

I’m really into making/listening to music, concerts, gaming, lifting, and basically I’m open to a lot of things! I’m also studying right now so it would also be nice to have someone to body double with while studying.

Happy Sunday, friends! We've got 36 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Downtown Yakima's Sunday Farmers Market
  • All day
  • Downtown Yakima Farmers Market, 15 W Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
• Pumpkin Patch & Festival at Thompson’s Farm Every Sat & Sun in Oct
  • 10:00 AM
  • Thompson's Farm, 9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches, WA
• Catch the Crush at Freehand Cellars
  • 11:00 AM
  • Freehand Cellars, 451 Windy Point Dr. Wapato, WA 98951
• Catch The Crush At Daven Lore Winery
  • 11:00 AM
  • DavenLore Winery, 23103 S Davlor Pr SW Prosser WA, 99350
• 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Release Weekend at Heron Bluff
  • 12:00 PM
  • 27938 W Old Inland Empire Hwy, Benton City, WA 99320

Mostly cloudy and on the crisp side today ☁️ — high of 62°, low of 44°. A cozy fall Sunday, so layer up for the market and the pumpkin patch.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅

Hi everyone! 😊

I'm the new President of YVC's ASL Club, and we've been struggling for about two years to come up with a logo for our club. I thought reaching out to the local Deaf community would be a great place to start!

We'd love to explore collaborating with a Deaf artist to create a logo that represents our club and ASL community.

One important note: the logo would need approval from both our instructor and the school, so approval isn't guaranteed. :(

I'd appreciate any advice on how to approach this respectfully and connect with the Deaf community.

Thank you!

Happy Saturday, friends! We've got 69 things on the calendar today, here are just a few:

• Slaycation Escape Room at Escape the Maddness
  • All day
  • 208 Ahtanum Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903
• Wild Roots Hearth & Herbs Pop-Up in Prosser
  • 9:00 AM
  • 7911 Pleasant Dr, Prosser, WA 99350
• 509 QMA Points Race 9
  • 9:30 AM
  • State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
• Grape to Glass Tasting Experience at Yakima Valley Vintners
  • 11:00 AM
  • 1606 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902
• NEVI & PEECH
  • 4:00 PM
  • State Fair Park, 1301 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

Overcast skies ☁️ today, high of 61°, low of 43° — a cool, calm October day. Perfect for a cozy sweater and a warm cup of something while you get out and explore the valley.

Link to all the events in the comments. 📅