Culture Why winemakers are split on Initiative 1100 The Horse Heaven Hills vineyard at Columbia Crest winery by Harris Meyer / October 20, 2010
Culture Yakima coming into its own as a wine-tourism destination The view from a Desert Wind Winery guest room by Harris Meyer / May 27, 2010
Politics Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2010
Culture A bipartisan mayor who's fond of prayer Dave Edler with his wife, Susie. (Yakima Foursquare Church) by Harris Meyer / August 27, 2008
Culture SIFF documentaries: an antidote for sound-bite reporting A protester in "If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front." by Pamela Biery / May 25, 2011
Culture Feel overwhelmed by SIFF? Here's a film-fest survival guide Actor Ewan McGregor, who will be honored at a special SIFF tribute Sunday (May 22), stars in "Perfect Sense," released this year. by Pamela Biery / May 18, 2011
Culture 'Free' colon-cancer screenings often come with a catch Campaigns to encourage colon-cancer screening have featured celebrities such as actor Terrence Howard. by Harris Meyer / May 14, 2011
Politics With friends like liberal Democrats... A test case: Obama's proposals to fund health-care reform pinch liberal Democrats who are protecting wealthy backers. Time for some fancy math from Sen. Maria Cantwell. by Harris Meyer / May 28, 2009