I know that Yakima leans conservative, but I’m wondering what kind of conservative. Is it mostly chill conservatives who are ok with LGBT people existing? Or not?

I am considering moving here from Little Rock, Arkansas. I am used to conservatives and fine with them if they’re polite/respectful and fine with me.

For context, I’m a visibly gay man and sometimes hold my boyfriend’s hand in public or give him a peck on the lips. I’m also a “chill liberal” (meaning I’m liberal but I don’t really scold strangers about their beliefs)

If you are interested, the West Valley library will host a pair of programs related to health care on Saturday, Nov. 16.

At 10:30am, there will be a Dementia Friends information session. You can learn how to make a difference to people touched with dementia.

At 2pm, WA Cares will be at the library to provide information on Washington's public long-term care insurance program.

Please consider stopping by and joining these informative and informal programs.

I'm looking to form a PLLC and need to work with a CPA. Does anyone have a recommendation for a business-focused CPA?

Whats up with all these crazy drivers traveling on 82. And group camping in the left lane is out of control. Plus is it me or are semis not helping driving fast and cutting people off

Do any of the local parks have lights on after dark, on a walking path?

Obviously Yakima is a large producer of apples and hops.

30% of all US Apples come from here 75% of all US hops come from here

30% of all hops globally

I assume the farmers here are not paying illegals the same as they pay US citizens…

Yakima has a total population of 97k Yakima county has a total population of 24k illegal immigrants.

I assume the farmers will have to pay more for labor also causing them to charge more for apples and hops as a result

Just curious on everyone’s opinions here

Edit: I assume farmers paying more means everyone would have to pay more as a result….

Edit: The trolls have entered the chat… Ignore the hateful comments

I play board games. Before COVID there was a group of up to 30 people that would meet every Friday to play games at Northtown (the Train station). There were lots of tables, it was free*, and they were open until Midnight. They had folding tables they let us use. They let us bring in dinner from other places. And they did have a room available to reserve for $10/hour which we used on occasion. It was pretty perfect.

Then COVID and it was harder to meet up.

Ever since then a smaller group of us have been trying to find a new place to replace the Train Station (which has changed hands and is much less friendly, I'm told). Our requirements are rather specific, though I think we are open to compromise on some things, perfect being the enemy of good, and all.

• Free. We don't mind paying for services offered by a place, but paying for the place itself is too costly.
• All-ages. People got kids, and even the people without kids recognize that playing games with kids is part of the appeal.
• Quiet. -Ish. Doesn't have to be library quiet, but we need to be able to communicate.
• Open Late. Games can be a time-consuming thing, and we like to be able to finish the ones we start.
• Large Tables. Big enough for a large group. And ideally enough of them for several large groups.
• Public. The above list could describe your living room or kitchen, but we want to open up to inviting the public again, so the space needs to be somewhere that's okay letting just about anyone in without making us sign a liability waiver.

The kinds of places we're looking at are generally coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, churches... We even looked at some of the Granges but they cost too much.

The problem with most obvious places is that either they don't have the table space, or they have the space but can't promise it's available, or they can promise it's available if we pay a deposit.

I am hoping this group knows a place we haven't thought of.

* most of us bought drinks or snacks to support them, so we weren't just mooching.

I'm thinking of moving there in a year or two from texas, but I want to hear first hand what it's like? You don't really get a lot of the personality from pictures online. I'm a 22 year old if that makes any difference.

Is there a gas station store that sells flum mello?

Where's the best spot in the yakima lower valley to get good and cheap deli food.

Hello! I'm looking for someone to wallmount a TV. I know it's a relatively fast and easy job that I could probably do myself, but it's my sister's house and I really don't want to f@#k it up. The TV is a surprise gift for my sister who's going to be out of town this week from Thursday to Sunday, so I need it done while she's gone.

The TV is 50" and weighs about 20 lbs. I have the mounting hardware too. All I need is someone confident finding studs in the wall and using the tools required.

Might be a stupid question but idk what this is. Do you? Thanks 😊

Looking for a winter date night/day experience for around $100! Preferably just 1 activity - not multiple activities or food (unless it is an experience type restaurant). Also non-alcoholic!

Also willing to travel about an hour away.

Just found this post online… not sure if it’s real or not lol

I'm heavily looking for diffrent carnivorous plants and the shop in the mall closed earlier this year and they had the best selection. Any idea of a good shop or anyone got a good hookup?

I found out the hard way that there is no longer a pet ER in Yakima which I find shocking.

There is one vet on Tieton that is open every other Saturday, but otherwise none that I could find.

There is one in Toppenish that is open until 1pm on Saturdays.

Otherwise, the only pet ER is in Pasco.

However, if you can make it before 7, there is one in Kennewick that I would like to recommend.

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care is open on both Saturdays and Sundays until 7, and they were amazing when I recently had to put my beloved cat down.

I had her euthanized and cremated, and the cost was $250 less than in Pasco; I got a private room to stay with her the whole time. I expected to just drop her off in an exam room like I have in the past at my regular vet, but these people just went beyond all expectations. All things considered, it was an excellent experience.

I was able to pay online before I left home, so I didn't have to do that there, which was nice.

I had a choice of urns (which I didn't with my regular vet in the past), and her paw print in ceramic was included, as was a tuft of fur if I wanted.

They're lovely people.

I can't speak on the Pasco ER, but that's where everyone I contacted told me to go, and if it was after hours, I would have.

I'm just surprised that nobody mentioned the Kennewick one, especially given the difference in cost.

It's a travesty that there's not a pet ER, or even Urgent Care in Yakima.

Sorry this is long, but I wish I knew this information sooner; it would have made an extremely stressful day less so.

I think if anyone knows of vets that are open on weekends or available in place of an ER, we should post about it - I will get another cat at some point, and if something happens, I would prefer not to take that drive, so any information is appreciated, and I'm sure not just by me

Ron’s used to sell soft serve strawberry, vanilla and chocolate ice cream that would be swirled. Sadly they only have vanilla now. Is there another place in town that sells soft serve ice cream other than vanilla?

are any of the barbers in yakima good? the only good one i know is the notorius one next to the family fun center. i got fucked up by underground barbershop near ike they cant even do a mid taper i look like the mullet dude from despicable me

I'm all aware of the typical suggestions such as card shops/shows. Are there any private parties in the area who may may be interested in purchasing for there private collection?

I used to play foosball in highschool and in college wondering if there's any places in yakima where you can chill and play some foosball could be bars and such. If not I'm curious on what your faviorite bars or social past time.

Look .. I get it.

But this is r/Yakima not r/politics. Keep your posts on topic and civil.

Smokey, this is r/Yakima, not 'Nam. There are rules.

If you've ever wanted to learn Native American weaving, Wahpeniat will be at library branches in November. She introduces a weaving style called twining to create a small basket or a pouch. These events are free! You can register here.

Tuesday, November 5, 1:30pm, Selah Library
Thursday, November 7, 3:00pm, Buena Library
Tuesday, November 19, 1:30pm, Terrace Heights Library
Thursday, November 21, 3:00pm, Naches Library

I have SIX kittens needing homes! If you or someone you know is interested let me know! I’m willing to meet anywhere near Yakima or the valleys.

6-8 weeks old. Gray, black, and mixed. 😁 All healthy and happy.

Are there any ski groups in yakima that do carpooling to Whitepass?

Hey guys. Looking to see which Credit Union is the best and what each of them have to offer. I wanna know your own thoughts and opinions on the ones in Yakima.