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Oklahoma Tornado Relief in Yakima

Todd Lyons — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:40 +0000

94.5 KATS cares… This Memorial Day weekend, we are remembering those who have lost much in the devastation that occurred in Oklahoma last week. We’ve teamed with the Bob Hall Auto Dealerships to provide relief, and we need your help. Stop by Sunfair Chevrolet (off I-82 & Yakima Avenue) this Friday thru Memorial Day and [...]

Childrens Miracle Network, Kellys Kids Bike Run and Mayhem & Miracles

Kelly West — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:17 +0000

What a fun event this last weekend. We had a very fun bike run and a festival in celebrations for Children’s Miracle Network to raise money and awareness!Kelly’s Kids Bike Run from 94.5 KATS for CMN went excellent starting at the Speak Easy this last Saturday and end up at the Mayhem & Miracles with [...]

Yard Sale to Benefit Slain Selah Toddler

Todd Lyons — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:47:12 +0000

Our news partner KNDO-TV posted this story about a yard sale going on today and tomorrow to benefit 23 month-old Sadie, who was tragically slain a week ago. She was to turn two years old on May 15th.

Jeff Charbonneau Adresses Crowd with President Obama at White House

Todd Lyons — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:34:07 +0000

Moments ago, Zillah High's national "Teacher of the Year," Jeff charbonneau, addressed the press and a collection of educators from around the country in the presence of President Barack Obama.

Here is a screen cap moments after his remarks.

Zillah Man Named National Teacher of the Year

Todd Lyons — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:56:32 +0000

Congratulations to Jeff Charbonneau. He won the 2013 National Teacher of the Year award. Here are the highlights that got him there. He was one of 12 applicants from south central Washington schools for the Educational Service District 105 Regional Teacher of the Year. This is more than usual as there is often 5-6 applicants. [...]

Free Legal Service for Miltary Saturday

Todd Lyons — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:17:39 +0000

The US Army Reserves 6th JAG Legal Operations Detachment has opened a legal assistance office on the Yakima Training Center The third Saturday of every month they will offer no-cost legal assistance to active duty, reserve, retired service members (with I.D. card) and their dependents as well as those receiving disability through the V.A. Services [...]

LaCrosse Bike Wash Fund Raiser In Selah

Kelly West — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:46:53 +0000

My good buddy Johhny Drakes in Lacrosse and as we all know sports can be pretty expensive!

So to get him the things that he needs, he is having a bike wash this weekend!

It will be held in front of Selah Insurance Services in Selah, WA from 9am to 4pm this Saturday the 16th! Bring your bike or car or even truck and he will get it washed!!

Lets help this hard working young guy to success!

Marine Stands At School For Children

Kelly West — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:50:44 +0000

This picture was found on facebook and the photographer is unknown but thank you so much for sharing Melody Marie of Minnesota!The story goes that the United States Marine volunteered to stand at the school so that the children would feel safe and who better to do it than one of our service men! Semper [...]

Christmas Tree At Sgt Hubbard Park For Vets

Kelly West — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:05:11 +0000

A Christmas tree has been donated to The Veteran Memorial at Sgt Hubbard Park in honor of our Men and Woman who have served, past and present!Please join me in adding an ornament making this tree the best tree ever this holiday season! Thank you Jason and Brad Stiles from the Speakeasy for putting one [...]

Care Packages For Marines

Kelly West — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:03:41 +0000

I can’t even begin to say how much donating to our Marines that are serving our Country is so important! Danielle Schut from Eisenhower High School is doing a fundraiser for our Marines that are serving over seas! This is her Senior Project and what an amazing project to do! She decide to do this [...]

USS Enterprise Inactivated (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:07:03 +0000

The USS Enterprise is the World’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier! They have retired the great ship this last Saturday at a ceremony in Norfolk Virginia. Check out the United States Navy’s official page and there videos.

Hostess for the Hungry

Timmy!!! — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:55:57 +0000

With the future of Hostess looking darker than their chocolate Ding Dongs, it’s nice to see a little good come out of all troubles that Twinkie the Kid is facing. With the local Hostess store on the corner of 3rd & Washington here in Yakima, shutting it’s doors on Monday night, store manager Shawn Johnson [...]

Splash Express Free Car Wash For Veterans and Military Personnel on November 11

Kelly West — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:37:10 +0000

FREE CAR WASH for Veterans and Military Personnel on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Splash Express Car Wash Yakima/Union Gap, WA: Splash Express Car Wash, along with over 1,900 other car wash locations will provide FREE car washes to veterans and current military service personnel, under the Grace For Vets FREE Wash Program on [...]

Vote 'Humane Society of Central Washington To Save Lives! Vote Every Day!

Dough Boy — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:30:47 +0000

On Saturday, I was at PetsMart in Union Gap for a great cause! To help out the Yakima Humane Society with their $100,000 Challenge! This is a National Challenge from the ASPCA that Yakima is doing well in! They are also currently in 2nd Place for this contest! $25,000 in grants to help lower costs of spay/neuter procedures! You can vote once a day, until Halloween! VoteToSaveLives.org,

Moses Lake Marine Throws First Pitch In World Series

Todd Lyons — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:17 +0000

Nick Kimmel, a 22-year-old Marine from Moses Lake and triple amputee (due to injuries he sustained last December while serving in Afghanistan after stepping on an I.E.D.), was honored before Thursday night's game two of the 2012 World Series in San Francisco.

Celebrity Bartending For Little Boys Hit By Vehicle

Kelly West — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:45:22 +0000

A tragic accident has put two little boys in the hospital.Some idiot wacked out of his mind hit them while they were walking to school! The Speakeasy, along with help from myself, Heather from KIMA and Gunner Jackson from 92.9 The Bull, will be tending bar on Thursday, Rocktober 18th from 6 until 9. Please [...]

Yakima Fire Fighters Spaghetti Feed This Afternoon

Kelly West — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:23:50 +0000

The 17th Annual Spaghetti Feed To Benefit our Yakima Fire Fighters Local 469 and The American Red Cross Yakima Valley Chapter is Tonight! It will be held at the Yakima Fire Department Station 91 at 401 North Front Street. Adults $7.50, Seniors 55 and older and Kiddos are $5.00. Pie is for sale for only [...]

Ride For Rafa

Kelly West — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:34:12 +0000

Rafa was an amazing man and touched the lives of many. Please join the service Saturday October 6th at 1pm at Mabton High school. The ride will start at 10 at the Target in Yakima. If you need more information give Candace Laudahl at 509-910-5499 Please join us in remembering a “one of a kind” [...]

Marines Need Donations

Kelly West — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:45:55 +0000

I can’t even begin to say how much donating to our Marines that are serving our Country is so important!Danielle Schut from Eisenhower High School is doing a fundraiser for our Marines that are serving over seas! This is her Senior Project and what an amazing project to do! She decide to do this because [...]

Pledge Allegiance To The Flag

Kelly West — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:54:59 +0000

This may be one of the best Photo’s I have ever seen! Our listener on 94.5 KATS Yakima Cindy Storm shared this on Facebook from Soldiers Are Heroes! Thank you so much Cindy! Whoever the parents are of this child are true Heroes as well for teaching there child what is up! The word’s on [...]