Wine Country Escape

Yakima Valley: Scenic and Sparkling

From bubbles to tamales, here's how to spend a day in the Yakima Valley AVA.

09/14/2021 By Sean P. Sullivan

Local Gems

Where to Eat in Yakima

The Central Washington town has everything from famous Mexican fare to well-crafted cocktails.

09/10/2021 By Allison Williams

Valley Whirl

What to Do in Yakima

Once billed as the Palm Springs of Washington, this agricultural town boasts outdoor recreation and serious beer tasting.

09/10/2021 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Scenic & Sparkling

Where to Drink Wine in the Yakima Valley

Here are some of the best wineries in the region, from Yakima to Prosser to the Tri-Cities.

09/10/2021 By Sean P. Sullivan

Four Wheel Home

Truck Campers Have a Whole New Look

A few local outfits rethink flatbed chic.

03/04/2021 By Allison Williams

Roaming Palate

3 Yakima Valley Wines to Find Now

Washington’s first federally approved wine region always produces excellent wines.

10/13/2020 By Sean P. Sullivan

Awards & Accolades

The James Beard Foundation Recognizes an Eastern Washington Tamales Spot

Los Hernandez in Union Gap, Washington will receive a 2018 America's Classics award from the culinary organization.

01/18/2018 By Rosin Saez

Morning Fizz

Election Results in Bellevue and Yakima, Appointments in DC

There was a new district system in Yakima too, and it made history.

11/10/2015 By Josh Feit

Road Trips

Rethinking Yakima Valley

The boom beyond the farms.

09/26/2015 By Allison Williams

This Washington

Gov. Inslee Urges Yakima Not to Appeal Civil Rights Ruling

Inslee says Court ruling is not just about Yakima.

08/28/2014 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: The "Present Political Reality Is Colored by a History of Official Discrimination."

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring race-baiting, polling, and walking.

08/25/2014 By Morning Fizz

Explainer

Washington’s Mad Cow Scare, 10 Years Later

Inside the hysteria that gripped the country in December 2003 when the country’s first infected cow was found in the Yakima Valley.

01/02/2014 By Matthew Halverson

Wine Wednesday

Reds, Whites, and Rites of Spring

Release weekends pop up across the state.

04/18/2012 By Julie H. Case

Pet Travel

Dogs Are Especially Welcome in Yakima

Just don’t get your pooch drunk at a winery.

03/05/2012 By Allison Williams

Oeno Files

The Weekend Wine Report

A kosher wine tasting, Passport to Woodinville, Spring Barrel Tasting in Yakima.

04/15/2011

Oeno Files

Road Trip: Spring Barrel Tasting in Yakima

You live in wine country, people. Go drink some!

04/06/2011

Weekend Pass

Kayaking and Wine Sipping in Yakima Valley

From water to wine.

12/19/2008 By Lia Steakley Dicker