Past and present | Union Gap is where the city of Yakima started

Union Gap Past and present | Union Gap is where the city of Yakima started

Union Gap continues to cement itself as the Yakima Valley’s retail center. In the last year, several new stores have opened at the Valley Mall, 2529 Main St., and the neighboring Valley Mall plaza, including the Gap Factory Store, Chico’s and Justice for Girls. There are more retail options in the works with the new...

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Union Gap

Union Gap Union Gap

Step back in time in ‘The Gap’ Traveling back in history — way back — or enjoying quite contemporary experiences — it’s all here in Union Gap. For starters, shopping is a popular draw in the city, home of one of...

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Sea Galley

Food Sea Galley

You kind of want someone at the Sea Galley to greet you at the door with a peg leg, or at least an eyepatch and a hearty “Aaarrgh!” But the Union Gap restaurant, which could easily head into campy territory with its...

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Central Washington Antique Farm Expo

Activities Central Washington Antique Farm Expo

The Central Washington Antique Farm Expo is a two-day event held each August in Union Gap. Enjoy a large display of antique farm equipment and demonstrations of actual usage: wheat threshing, sawmill, blacksmithing, homemade bread,...

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The Rib Shack

Food The Rib Shack

I moved to Yakima from Amarillo, Texas, in 2008. In Amarillo, it seemed a tough task to drive four blocks without seeing a barbecue joint. Needless to say, I miss the variety — and the sauces. So, when I heard about The Rib...

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Old Town Days

Activities Old Town Days

Annual festival in photos A collection of photos from the 2011 Old Town Days festival in Union Gap, Wash. Click on the photos to see full size.

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Los Hernandez Tamales

Food Los Hernandez Tamales

3706 Main St., Union Gap For two decades, this business has gained a loyal following on tamales alone. The shop sells chicken and pork tamales but also offers a seasonal selection of pepperjack and asparagus tamales. The shop has...

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