The 2019 Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Yakima will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm this Saturday, May 25th. Drivers are advised that Yakima Avenue will be closed to traffic from 7th Avenue to Naches Avenue during the parade. In addition, 6th Avenue will be closed from Yakima Avenue to Walnut Street for
Art by local residents, live music, dancing and refreshments are all planned during the City of Yakima’s Harman Center Art Walk & Open House from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29th. “We invite the community to stop by and help us celebrate the Harman Center’s 15th anniversary,” Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 21st. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing proclamations for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program and LGBTQ Pride Month. Observing the Washington Public Treasurers Association’s recognition of the City’s Investment Policy. Receiving a report on the Fire System Records Management Program. Receiving the 1st
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd, at the intersection of South Fair Avenue and Race Street. A City of Yakima traffic operations crew will install bases for a new set of yellow flashing lights for a school zone. The work will be done from approximately 6:30
The Roots & Vines Festival will again bring Americana, roots and bluegrass music to Downtown Yakima’s historic North Front Street. The festival, which also features craft beverages, is 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm this Saturday, May 18th. The following street closures will be in effect: North Front Street from Yakima Avenue to Staff Sgt. Pendleton
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 21st regular meeting include: Issuing an LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation. Receiving the 1st Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report. Holding a discussion on
Proposed changes to sections of Jerome Avenue and Fairbanks Avenue in the vicinity of Garfield Elementary School are the focus of a public information meeting on Safe Routes to Schools. The meeting will be 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29th, in the Garfield Elementary School gymnasium, 612 North 6th Avenue. It will
With Yakima County’s official candidate filing week beginning yesterday, Monday, May 13th, the City of Yakima reminds candidates and their supporters that signs cannot be affixed to City property – including fences or utility poles – or placed within City parks (other than public rights-of-way adjacent to parks). Campaign signs must also be removed promptly
Click the following link to see the May 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – The May 2019 Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles, photos, links and City contact phone numbers. The City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter is a monthly publication of the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 7th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing proclamations for Missing Persons Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month. Observing a Commitment to Excellence award presentation for David Brown, Water & Irrigation Division Manager. Receiving an update on the Gang Reduction
