Coming in contact with someone who says they are an IRS officer can be scary whether they are on the phone or standing at your front door. The urge is there for some to throw all common sense out the door when they feel like they are in big trouble. Fortunately, there are some telltale signs that someone is definitely not a representative from the Internal Revenue Service.

The 1970s was all about extremes. Fashion was both shockingly tight and incredibly loose, often within the same outfit. It was more than a trend—it was a vibe. Just like fashion, popular culture had its own rebellious streak. Films were grittier than ever with scenes that would cause a riot in theaters today (if people actually went to theaters). At the same time, disco might have "sucked" but it ruled the music scene and became the soundtrack to iconic "only in the '70s" movies like Saturday Night Fever.

So what if it looks a little rough? That builds character!. I saw the car in question sitting in the parking lot in the Valley Mall Plaza, and I immediately laughed. Not for any negative reason; the laughter came from happiness!. It reminded me of the 'Budget Batman' that was...

An elderly Stevens County man might very well have died if it were not for his loyal 13-year-old rescue dog. Dog helps Stevens County Deputy find his injured owner. The SCSO has just released this story, which happened on September 25th. Deputy Wright was patrolling a remote wooded area when he came across a dog lying in the road. The area was remote with no homes for miles.

Two men are facing serious drug charges after authorities discovered over 100 pounds of methamphetamine during a search warrant execution at a residence on Arms Road on Monday. AN INVESTIGATION AT THE HOME STARTED EARLIER THIS YEAR. The Yakima Valley LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Task Force initiated the investigation...

After years of begging and pleading, the time has finally come. Pasco is now offering non-stop flights to Los Angeles with Alaska Airlines. This is good news for me as, since I live in Yakima, I'm Alaska preferred. As it is now, to fly to Los Angeles, I fly out...

October marks a critical month for women as it is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to underscore the importance of early detection and treatment of this prevalent disease. According to experts at Astria Health , advancements in detection and treatment have significantly increased survival rates, making breast cancer a highly treatable condition for many.

A massive media merger announced earlier today will impact millions of Washingtonians that have satellite and streaming subscriptions. It's no secret that the viewing landscape is always changing. When television first became a thing in 1926, your options were local channels picked up through an antenna. The Birth of Cable...

COACH: Dan Bylsma (320-190-55 in 8 seasons with Pittsburgh and Buffalo, 1 Stanley Cup title), hired May 28. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. St. Louis. DEPARTURES: F Pierre-Édouard Bellemare, G Chris Driedger, D Brian Dumoulin, D Justin Schultz, F Kailer Yamamoto, F Tomáš Tatar, coach Dave Hakstol.

CNN has announced it is in the process of starting to charge some people who come to their website for news and information. As of this week, the brand will begin asking users to pay $3.99 a month to access content at CNN.com. There's also an annual subscription option available for $29.99 a year.

Rebuilding the Pac-12 Conference centered around football. It'll be a pretty good basketball conference, too, after landing one of the perennial hoops powers on the West Coast. Gonzaga will become the latest member of the rebuilt Pac-12, the conference and school announced Tuesday, ending several years of conversations with other...

My wife and I were cleaning our house, and I noticed that the "shred pile" was getting fuller than the norm. That's when she noticed the same thing and hopped onto the Yakima Country Crime Stoppers website. She was doing her important task while I was doing my own part...

You are about to take a little tour through Washington's grocery store history. Get your hankie's out because you might shed a tear or two from all the nostalgia you're going to read. You just might realize how much you miss some of these stores. BUT FIRST, A FEW WORDS...

Now that we're in October, there's a lot going on with Halloween and so much more. Though one thing scarier than witches and zombies is your online security and safety. October happens to be Cyber Security Awareness month and our friends at Screen Sanity have some helpful tips to ensure your kids are safe from threats of being online.

Graduating soon? There's a way you can get free swag from big businesses like Chick-fil-A. Senior year is certainly something to celebrate. And as you approach graduation you'll be sending out graduation announcements to friends and family. You'll probably get back money and gifts. But what if you were to also get stuff from your favorite restaurants and stores? That'd be pretty sweet!

In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, the state of Washington has unveiled a new secure online portal designed to facilitate donations to relief efforts for those affected by the catastrophic storm. THE STORM IMPACTED THOUSANDS WHO NEED HELP. The Disaster Relief Center allows residents to contribute to...

If you were planning to attend the upcoming Lincoln Day event hosted by the Yakima County Republican Party, a scheduling change has been announced. Originally set for Friday, October 4th, the event will now take place on November 8th, following the November 5 general election. Yakima County Republican Party Chair Matt Brown stated that the change is due to special guest Tulsi Gabbard's commitment to assisting communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Gabbard is reportedly collaborating with former President Donald Trump and local organizations to provide relief to those affected by the disaster.

He wasn't missing it even if it meant spending five hours to walk nearly 30 miles. A dad is being praised for his unthinkable trek to make his daughter's wedding as flood waters continued to rise in the southeastern part of the U.S. last week. Drive From South Carolina To...

The idea of someone taking time to draw something on money has always been a curiosity to me. I always heard, growing up, that defacing money was actually against the law. Which it still is. So I always felt a little special whenever I got a dollar bill with writing...

The Yakima City Council meets at City Hall on Tuesday where council members will hear the latest on fundraising efforts for the planned Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park. which is projected to cost upwards of $12 million. THE CITY IS HOPING TO RAISE THE NEEDED FUNDING. A press release...