GRANDVIEW -- The Sage Rat Run, a half-marathon fun run, is planned May 22 in the Yakima Valley.
The run, coordinated by Gabriel Akins, 16, of Grandview, is a benefit for The Ronald McDonald House program.
Akins needs volunteers to help coordinate the run, plus runners and walkers to participate. Participants can also do a team relay.
The $25 entry fee includes a T-shirt and a finishing medal for runners and walkers. Proceeds from the run will benefit the Ronald McDonald House program, which provides housing, food and treatment for families and children.
The Ronald McDonald Houses in Washington are in Seattle and Spokane.
The run begins at 8 a.m. at the Walmart store in Sunnyside and ends at the chamber of commerce in Prosser.
The run is 13.1 miles along the Lower Yakima Valley Pathway, a wheelchair-accessible, multipurpose trail with an asphalt surface. The trail is mostly flat but has some minor grades along with some rough pavement.
Registration is required.
For more information, to volunteer or register, go to www.sageratrun. com, e-mail Akins at rats@sageratrun.com or call 509-882-7904.
Akins is a student at Yakima Valley Community College and a senior airman in the Civil Air Patrol, Yakima Composite Squadron.
Similar stories:
Donations sought for 'Rolls of Love' drive
Donations sought for 'Rolls of Love' drive
Mr. Rooter Plumbing is sponsoring a "Rolls of Love" drive for the Ronald McDonald House in Spokane.
The company will accept donated toilet paper, paper towels, toiletries, soap, laundry detergent and other household items. Donations will be accepted through March 30.
To have your donations picked up, call 628-9069.
Quick question
Quick question
Now that Costco has the right to sell hard liquor, will they stock as large a selection as the state-run stores did?
Robert McDonald, Richland
Northwest fast-food franchisees aim high
Northwest fast-food franchisees aim high
YAKIMA -- For the salads that Don Copp sells at seven Papa Murphy's stores in the Yakima Valley, he opts to purchase romaine hearts and cut and clean them in-house.
The parent company doesn't require it; it's fine with pre-cut, pre-washed lettuce.
But with strict food safety standards, Copp prefers to exceed them when he can.
Thanks, a lot
Thanks, a lot
I am thankful to live in such a wonderful community. Here are a few examples:
On Dec. 22, the people here came out and showed love and respect to one of our heroes, Marine Sgt. Joshua Elliott.
In addition, Tri-Citians continue to support Washington Operation Thank You as we show love and respect to our active duty military and our veterans.
Dr. Ronald (McDonald) visits patients at KGH (w/ gallery)
Dr. Ronald (McDonald) visits patients at KGH (w/ gallery)
KENNEWICK — Montserrat Gonzalez smiled shyly from her bed at Kennewick General Hospital on Wednesday as she was visited by an unusual doctor on staff.
Instead of a white coat, this doctor wore white face paint, a red wig, oversized clown shoes and a yellow jumpsuit printed with the iconic Golden Arches.
Ronald McDonald wasn't just the McDonald's restaurant mascot Wednesday -- he was "Dr. Ronald," handing out prescriptions for smiles to KGH patients and staff in the hospital's rooms and halls.
Print
Email Story
