Written any good books lately? Then check out the Harman Center’s first-ever Local Authors Book Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Registration, along with a $25 fee for display space, are due September 8th. They must be submitted at the Harman Center in person. The senior center is located at
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Arts Commission Seeks Entries for New Windows Alive! Display
The Yakima Arts Commission seeks applications for Fall/Winter 2025 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! project. The deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 29th. The goal is to have the show ready for Friday, October 3rd. Windows Alive! enables talented artists and groups of artists to display their works and at the same time help invigorate
Yakima City Council Aug 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 4th. Actions during the August 4th regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 08-04-25 The August 4th Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
Yakima City Council August 4th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 4th, 2025. The meeting has been moved from the usual first Tuesday night of the month due to National Night Out activities planned the evening of Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the August 4th regular
August 2025 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the August 2025 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is the City of Yakima’s official e-newsletter. It is published monthly by the City’s Community Relations Office.
Project Aims to Connect Underserved Households to City Water/Wastewater
A largely grant-funded project aims to connect over 120 City of Yakima households to City utilities. The Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities project will expand water and sewer infrastructure to northeast and south-central areas in the City where utility services currently do not exist. The northeast area includes North 4th Street between
Maintenance Requires Closing Lions Pool Aug. 4-24
Lions Pool, an indoor facility owned and operated by the City of Yakima, is closed from Monday, August 4th, through Sunday, August 24th, so needed annual maintenance on the pool can be performed. Yakima Parks & Recreation crews are sprucing up several parts of the facility during the closure. General maintenance and repairs will be
Asphalt Work Will Result In Closure of Powerhouse Road
Asphalt work will result in closure of Powerhouse Road between 26th Avenue and Englewood Avenue on Thursday, July 31st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Powerhouse Road, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until the work
Asphalt Work to Restrict Traffic on 3rd Avenue
Asphalt work will result in traffic restrictions on 3rd Avenue between Perry Street and King Street on Wednesday, July 30th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on 3rd
Volunteers Needed for ”For/Against” Committees Concerning Property Tax Measure
During a special meeting on Thursday, July 24th, the Yakima City Council voted to place a measure on the November 4th, 2025 general election ballot which, if approved by voters, would result in an increase in the City’s regular property tax levy and would raise revenue in 2026 in the approximate amount of $6,000,000.00. In
