April 2008

Because the Tri-Cities Washington real estate market has seen such growth over the past few years, the result has been an interesting mix of available homes for sale in one of the most beautiful places in Washington. However, that can be both a blessing and a curse for those that have made the decision to buy a new home but are then faced with the prospect of picking one out from the vast stock of great houses on the market at any given time.

On April 24, the Capitol Theatre in Yakima will present the only people in Washington, D.C., who are actually funnier than the politicians. "The Capitol Steps" will perform one night only at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Pantages-style theatre that is considered the jewel of Central Washington. By targeting the funny, silly, crazy and bizarre antics of politicians, "The Capitol Steps" never runs short of material. The ever-evolving repertoire of this comedy troupe jabs at the headlines and pokes at the politicians through lively lyrics set to familiar tunes. These satirists and former congressional staffers travel the country lampooning the very people and places that once employed them. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill - some for Democrats,…