Yakima community members will have a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about several unique and rare treasures that are part of U.S. aviation history from Monday, June 24th through Thursday, June 27th when the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour visits the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. Included in the Wings of Freedom
The Downtown Summer Nights Concert Series returns to Historic North Front Street this Thursday, June 13th. The 2019 series will kick-off Thursday, June 13th, with Rafael Tranquilino, a blues guitarist from the Seattle area, followed by The Olson Band, which burst onto the country music scene in 2013 when it won a national songwriting contest
The end of the school year and rising temperatures are sure signs that summer is approaching in Yakima. So, too, is the opening of Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton Drive. The roughly three-month-long 2019 summer season at the City of Yakima’s outdoor pool will officially begin when Franklin Pool opens its doors for the first time
Approximately 435 troops will arrive at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field this Sunday, June 9th, to support the Yakima Training Center. Three chartered airline flights carrying the troops will arrive at the airport on June 9th. The flights will arrive at 9:25 am, 2:20 pm and 5:25 pm. The aircraft will park at McCormick Air Center,
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The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, June 4th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Observing a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Proclaiming the week of June 10th as Juneteenth Freedom Week in the City of Yakima. Approving a resolution repealing the City’s participation
Two community input meetings will be held Wednesday, June 12th, regarding the possibility of a community swimming pool at the City of Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The first meeting will be at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12th at the Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center, 1211 South 7th Street. It will be followed
The City of Yakima is starting work this week on creating eight courts for one of the nation’s fastest growing sports – Pickleball. photo courtesy USAPA Three of the six tennis courts at the City’s Franklin Park will be converted to pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place next Monday through Thursday, June 3rd through June 6th, on Fruitvale Boulevard from 40th Avenue to 39th Avenue. The curb lane on Fruitvale Blvd in front of Denny’s Restaurant will be closed, restricting eastbound traffic to one lane as City of Yakima Street Department crews remove and pave
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 4th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the June 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a 2019 Legislative Session review. Considering a resolution repealing the City’s participation in the federal E-Verify program. Discussing
