Yakima Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community in a pool survey recently launched on its website. “The Yakima City Council has asked for the master planning process to begin for the modernization and renovation of Franklin Pool and Lions Pool,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “As part of the master
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 16th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 16th regular meeting include: Recognition of Councilmember Carmen Mendez by Association of Washington Cities. Recognizing the retirement of Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso.
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter 2019 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! Project. The deadline for artists to submit an application is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 30th. Notification letters will be mailed to the artists selected for the Fall/Winter display in early September An opening reception is planned October 4th to
Tips to finding senior housing, line dancing and Pilates classes are just some of the activities included in the Summer 2019 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled through the end of September. It includes a weekly schedule calendar and event reminders
The Trips and Tours program at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center recently published its World Travel Catalog for 2020. Niagara Falls, an African safari and Portugal are just some of the travel itineraries that will be offered in 2020. “This will allow everyone who wants to go on some of these trips plenty of
A $12,000 state grant will help the City of Yakima explore the possibility of establishing Naches Avenue as a Local Historic District in the City of Yakima. The funds are from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historical Preservation (DAHP). The grant was announced during the City of Yakima’s Historic Preservation Commission meeting on
City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music – and movies – during three different series that begin this week. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 2nd. Action by the Council yesterday included: Approving a request from the Community Integration Committee for 2020 Census support. Appointing Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutiérrez council liaison to the Community Integration Committee. Approving a letter of support for La Casa Hogar citizenship grant application. Agreeing
Free shuttle bus service to and from the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park this Thursday will be provided once again by Yakima Transit this year. Shuttle buses will operate continuously every 15 to 20 minutes from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed for Independence Day this Thursday, July 4th. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service
