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Alaska Airlines flight diverts to Yakima, stranding 135 overnight in airport terminal
YAKIMA — More than 130 passengers and crew members spent the night stranded at Yakima Air Terminal after an Alaska Airlines flight diverted because of severe weather and an unexpected mechanical issue. Alaska Airlines Flight 322, a Boeing 737-900ER traveling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Seattle, aborted a turbulent approach...
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Teacher trades classroom for artisan pastries at new Tri-Cities patisserie
Elizabeth West has always enjoyed baking. Recently, the Tri-Cities native decided to take the leap and leave her job teaching in the Richland School District to pursue her passion with her husband, Matthew. Shrub-Steppe Patisserie is now open in Richland. French flavors Before opening a pâtisserie of her own, West went to the homeland of croissants and tarts, studying at a culinary program in France. Even the concept of a patisserie is French. “(A) patisserie is a very specific shop that sells pastries,” West said. “Bakery is kind of a catch-all for everything we (make) here. A bakery might mean cakes, or it might mean bread, or it might mean pastries, or it might mean a combination of all three.” Sweet enthusiasts can expect chocolate éclairs, apple turnovers, seasonal tarts and chocolate croissants. West imports her chocolate from France, so expect real, authentic flavors. What sets West’s business apart from others is the “quality ingredients and different flavors to my offerings.” It started with bagels When West was younger, she worked as a bagel baker briefly. “I was like 19-years-old, and I loved it,” West said. “Honestly, it was my favorite job to date I’ve ever had,” From there, the
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This Giant Downtown Spokane Bookstore Is A Maze Of New And Used Books Worth Getting Lost In
One bookseller here once spent about 20 minutes researching a novel so a shopper could decide whether to buy it. That’s the kind of story that makes me want to pack a tote bag immediately. The shelves climb under high ceilings, and light spills down from a skylight. New...