Five venues will take center stage during a Downtown Artwalk in Yakima on Thursday, March 22nd. “This is the third time we’ve done this,” said David Lynx, a member of the City of Yakima’s Arts Commission and Director of the Larson Gallery. “It brings an awareness of what’s available in Downtown Yakima in terms of

Unemployment in the city of Yakima continues at a record low pace according to the latest figures released today, Tuesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. The numbers show that the unemployment rate in Yakima for the month of January 2018 was 7.3 percent, the City’s lowest for that month since the state agency

Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 11th. Clocks are set ahead one hour and many people set their clocks to “spring forward” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, March 10th. When you change your clocks, the National Safety Council suggests also taking the

During its regular business meeting last night, Tuesday, March 6th the Yakima City Council adopted the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan. The plan is intended to develop a bicycle network plan that, when implemented, will improve bicycle transportation throughout the City of Yakima. The goals include promoting safe and accessible community and recreational opportunities between parks,

The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 6th. Action by the Council on March 6th included: Proclaiming International Women’s Day. Adopting the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan. Extending temporary emergency cold weather shelters through June 30. Declining to terminate the Yakima Downtown Central Plaza project. Follow this link to watch Yakima

Yakima Transit is redesigning a route to take the place of Route 10 starting May. 1st.  This change is prompted by the City of Selah’s decision to establish a different provider for Selah Transit. The first public meeting to discuss these changes will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March. 6th at 5:30 pm at the City’s

El Concejo Municipal de la ciudad de Yakima continuara con la serie de foros comunitarios el próximo miércoles 7 de marzo. El foro, al igual que los últimos ocho, proveerá una oportunidad a los miembros de la comunidad de compartir sus preocupaciones sobre asuntos de seguridad pública. El foro comunitario se llevara a cabo el

The Yakima City Council will continue its series of neighborhood forums next Wednesday, March 7. The forum, like the previous eight, will provide community members an opportunity to share concerns about public safety issues. The March 7th forum will be at 6:00 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 North 48th Avenue. It will be