Greg Halling
@ghalling.bsky.social
Nacho’s pal. Executive editor of the Yakima Herald-Republic. Widely considered the J.J. Cale of journalists.
Current state of mind:
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): "Whiskey."
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Current state of mind:
It’s Thanksgiving Eve. So here’s a great overlooked power pop song by Matthew Sweet. Enjoy!
Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend (Official Video)
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November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
It’s Thanksgiving Eve. So here’s a great overlooked power pop song by Matthew Sweet. Enjoy!
A Man on the Inside, “Thanksgiving Break,” is a holiday classic — gentle, smart and funny. We’ll be rewatching this in years to come.
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
A Man on the Inside, “Thanksgiving Break,” is a holiday classic — gentle, smart and funny. We’ll be rewatching this in years to come.
The new fee was announced Tuesday by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and takes effects Jan. 1. Foreign tourists also will see a sharp price increase for an annual parks pass, to $250 per vehicle. U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80 for an annual pass. (Matthew Brown & Matthew Daly / AP)
Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The new fee was announced Tuesday by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and takes effects Jan. 1. Foreign tourists also will see a sharp price increase for an annual parks pass, to $250 per vehicle. U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80 for an annual pass. (Matthew Brown & Matthew Daly / AP)
While there are several programs developed by women and trades organizations to promote a safer and more inclusive workplace, there is no real federal policy or legislation providing adequate protections, advocates say. Instead the work has happened at the grassroots level. (Jessica Kutz / The 19th)
Amber Czech was murdered at work. Tradeswomen say it could have happened to any of them • Washington State Standard
The 20-year-old welder’s killing by her coworker has prompted women in trades across the country to speak out about the harassment they face and the protections they need.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
While there are several programs developed by women and trades organizations to promote a safer and more inclusive workplace, there is no real federal policy or legislation providing adequate protections, advocates say. Instead the work has happened at the grassroots level. (Jessica Kutz / The 19th)
“She was detained for no reason at all. She’s not dangerous. She’s not a flight risk. She’s not a criminal illegal alien,” her attorney said. “She’s a business owner who pays taxes and has a child who was wondering where mommy was after school two weeks ago.” (Holly Ramer / AP)
Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE
A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“She was detained for no reason at all. She’s not dangerous. She’s not a flight risk. She’s not a criminal illegal alien,” her attorney said. “She’s a business owner who pays taxes and has a child who was wondering where mommy was after school two weeks ago.” (Holly Ramer / AP)
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to the report. (Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom)
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • Washington State Standard
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since the 2024 presidential election and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to the report. (Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom)
Like any other medical patient — and any other president — what Trump chooses to reveal to the public about his health is up to him. (Katie Rogers & Dylan Freeman / New York Times)
Shorter days, signs of fatigue: Trump faces realities of aging in office
President Donald Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Like any other medical patient — and any other president — what Trump chooses to reveal to the public about his health is up to him. (Katie Rogers & Dylan Freeman / New York Times)
ICE practices endanger the safety, due process and civil liberties of U.S. citizens. The unlawful arrests and detention of Americans must end. A column by @raulareyes.bsky.social for the Los Angeles Times
Commentary: ICE is grabbing US citizens, defying its own rules and the Constitution
Dayanne Figueroa was on her way to work in Chicago last month when she drove onto a street where an immigration enforcement action was in progress. As she attempted to
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November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
ICE practices endanger the safety, due process and civil liberties of U.S. citizens. The unlawful arrests and detention of Americans must end. A column by @raulareyes.bsky.social for the Los Angeles Times
In less than a year, the secretary of health and human services has undermined years of established science and made our society less safe. A Seattle Times editorial.
Lawmakers must hold RFK Jr. accountable for vaccine duplicity | Editorial
There are still highly qualified medical researchers at the CDC whose expertise is being overshadowed by a political agenda that could prove deadly.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
In less than a year, the secretary of health and human services has undermined years of established science and made our society less safe. A Seattle Times editorial.
Fresh ink from Dave Whamond.
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CAPTCHA test!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Fresh ink from Dave Whamond.
Reposted by Greg Halling
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
Same.
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Amy Hwang. #NewYorkerCartoons
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November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Something beautiful for this day: Bumblebee on a sunflower, Yakima, Washington (September 2024). #bees #sunflowers
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Something beautiful for this day: Bumblebee on a sunflower, Yakima, Washington (September 2024). #bees #sunflowers
Your guide to weekend events in the Yakima Valley, courtesy of @sararae-yhr.bsky.social at the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Yakima Valley weekend picks: Holiday events in Roslyn, Ellensburg and Toppenish
It's the start of the Christmas lighted parade season in the Yakima Valley, with parades planned in Roslyn and Toppenish. The Moments to Remember celebration is Friday in Ellensburg.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Your guide to weekend events in the Yakima Valley, courtesy of @sararae-yhr.bsky.social at the Yakima Herald-Republic.
TRUMP: “We haven’t had a murder in six months.”
THE FACTS: That’s false. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May 25, including one last week, according to the MPD. (Melissa Goldin / AP)
THE FACTS: That’s false. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May 25, including one last week, according to the MPD. (Melissa Goldin / AP)
FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months
In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
TRUMP: “We haven’t had a murder in six months.”
THE FACTS: That’s false. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May 25, including one last week, according to the MPD. (Melissa Goldin / AP)
THE FACTS: That’s false. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May 25, including one last week, according to the MPD. (Melissa Goldin / AP)
The accounts were leading disseminators of some misleading and polarizing claims about U.S. politics, including ones that said Democrats bribed the moderators of a 2024 presidential debate. (Barbara Ortutay / AP)
X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts
Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based. Online sleuths and experts quickly found that many popular accounts, often posting
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The accounts were leading disseminators of some misleading and polarizing claims about U.S. politics, including ones that said Democrats bribed the moderators of a 2024 presidential debate. (Barbara Ortutay / AP)
“We were doing a lot of cultural presentations about Palestine and needed the space for these events — and refreshments,” Shahin said. “Yakima’s such a coffee town, and we wanted to bring some of those Middle Eastern flavors we didn’t have in this town.” (Joel Donofrio / Yakima Herald-Republic)
Business tidbits: New Yakima coffee shop has Palestinian offerings, theme
Just about every locally-owned coffee shop has something to make it unique, and that’s especially true for the recently-opened Bayt Jenin Coffeehouse and Community Space in Yakima.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“We were doing a lot of cultural presentations about Palestine and needed the space for these events — and refreshments,” Shahin said. “Yakima’s such a coffee town, and we wanted to bring some of those Middle Eastern flavors we didn’t have in this town.” (Joel Donofrio / Yakima Herald-Republic)
A Kirkland mother was charged with manslaughter this month after King County prosecutors accused her of letting her diabetic daughter slowly die in the back seat during a family road trip. (Catalina Gaitan / Seattle Times)
Washington mom ignored dying daughter’s diabetes on road trip, charges say
Health concerns were reported to child welfare officials at least four times before the 10-year-old's death. Her mother is now charged with manslaughter.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A Kirkland mother was charged with manslaughter this month after King County prosecutors accused her of letting her diabetic daughter slowly die in the back seat during a family road trip. (Catalina Gaitan / Seattle Times)
During the visits last week, five unlicensed vendors were contacted and closed. One repeat vendor was required to dispose of food. No citations were issued, officials said later. Reporting by Gloria Ibanez (El Sol de Yakima) & Tammy Ayer (Yakima Herald-Republic).
Health inspectors give warnings to unlicensed food vendors in Yakima
Authorities are targeting those who are actively avoiding legal permitting and aren't following the law and public health regulations, health district officials said.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
During the visits last week, five unlicensed vendors were contacted and closed. One repeat vendor was required to dispose of food. No citations were issued, officials said later. Reporting by Gloria Ibanez (El Sol de Yakima) & Tammy Ayer (Yakima Herald-Republic).
The homeowner said his dog woke him up, and he thought the dog wanted to go outside. Instead, the homeowner saw a glow from outside, and when he opened the door, fire was blocking the way. (@donaldwmeyers.bsky.social / Yakima Herald-Republic)
West Valley family escapes fire at Stein Road home thanks to dog
A West Valley family was alerted by their dog to a fire that heavily damaged their home Nov. 21.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The homeowner said his dog woke him up, and he thought the dog wanted to go outside. Instead, the homeowner saw a glow from outside, and when he opened the door, fire was blocking the way. (@donaldwmeyers.bsky.social / Yakima Herald-Republic)
One big question: Will life in our region ever feel safe and normal again? A Yakima Herald-Republic editorial.
Opinion: Immigration crackdown raises questions that require investigation
As every journalist knows, critiques — from readers, sources and each other — are part of the job.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
One big question: Will life in our region ever feel safe and normal again? A Yakima Herald-Republic editorial.
Fresh ink from Pat Bagley.
Pat Bagley (@bagleycartoons.bsky.social)
Who’s a good boy?!!! (Not the one on the right)
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Fresh ink from Pat Bagley.
A Man on the Inside is back. This makes me happier than I’ve been in a long time.
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 AM
A Man on the Inside is back. This makes me happier than I’ve been in a long time.