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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 [...]

Girl Is a Record-Setting Swimmer, Even Though She Has No Legs and Only One Arm

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:13:47 +0000

The next time you think you canâ€™t do something, think about Kayla Wheeler. The 16-year-old girl from Lynwood, Massachusetts is a record-setting swimmer who just so happens to have no legs and only one arm. Kayla, who was born with a trio of congenital amputations, currently owns the Paralympic world record in the 50-meter butterfly [...]

Man With 100 Pound Scrotum Has Successful Reduction Surgery

Todd Lyons — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:17:18 +0000

A Las Vegas man, who gained national attention last year for sporting a watermelon-sized scrotum, is recovering from successful surgery to reduce the size of his freakishly large nads.

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.

After Boston Marathon, Bruins-Sabres National Anthem From Audience POV (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:46:02 +0000

This is some true American Spirit and the best part of the video is when they sing ‘And The Flag Was Still There’! Normally not appropriate to scream during the National Anthem but I am totally cool with it this time considering this was filmed two days after the marathon. In fact, I think I [...]

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. [...]

Wash Cloth And Water In Space (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:56:54 +0000

What an amazing demonstration on what water does when rung out of a wash cloth in space!The astronaut demonstrating it is very entertaining! You will love this video!

Olympia Man Listens Only To KATS

Kelly West — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:46:57 +0000

Every now and again someone stops by and wants to get our signatures and a KATS tshirt! Today was unusually exciting!The signature is for his daughter! Her name is Genesis! He was telling us how he was changing things in his life and his daughter came along. He named her that because of his new [...]

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 [...]

Soldier Surprises Sons

Todd Lyons — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:12:46 +0000

Sometimes grown men cry. This is one of those times. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Page surprised his two sons by returning home early from a deployment in Afghanistan. Don’t be surprised if the room your watching this in suddenly gets “dusty.”

The Warrior Song For USMC (VIDEO)

Kelly West — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:01:06 +0000

I realize that this video has over 4 Million hits at this point and I have no idea how I missed this, but it is amazing! When you see a service man or woman of any branch, please stop and thank them for there heroism and there service for keeping us free and for serving [...]

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.

Seahawks Salute To Veterans

Todd Lyons — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:14:15 +0000

Before Sunday's Seahawks game versus the Jets, the crowd at CenturyLink Field took part in the 'Salute to Veterans.'

I was lucky enough to be present for all of the pregame ceremonies which included the flipping over of 52,200 colored cards to display the message "Thank You Veterans."

It sent chills down my back, but it got even better...

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 [...]

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 [...]