The calendar is full of family fun holiday festivities this season in Downtown Yakima. It all begins this Friday, December 1st, with free horse carriage rides that begin and end at the Community Christmas Tree at Millennium Plaza. Offered every 20 to 25 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis, the rides are provided by the
Young and old alike can enjoy breakfast with Santa and a host of holiday activity options this Saturday, December 2nd, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. “Breakfast With Santa” is from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Harman Center. Breakfast is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under the
Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Yakima Area Arboretum’s 2017 Luminaria Candle-Lit Walk event on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th. Shuttle buses will run continuously from the parking lot of the former K-Mart store, located south of Highway 24. The Arboretum is located north of Highway 24, just across
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will
What do a craft beverage company and an RV manufacturer have in common? They are featured in the first two editions of “Profiles in Business,” two-and-a-half minute videos focusing on specific Yakima businesses. “Many of these businesses ship products all over the country and they’re in our backyard,” said Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins. “Many
With 2017 drawing to a close, merchants with business licenses in the City of Yakima can avoid the deadline rush and renew their licenses online for 2018. The City’s Code Administration Division has established www.buildingyakima.com as an option to renew City of Yakima business licenses. A City of Yakima business license is required for all
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 21st business meeting include: Presenting a Small Business Saturday proclamation. Receiving an update from the Downtown Association of Yakima on 2017
Preparations are under way for the arrival of Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree next Monday, Nov. 20. A Spruce tree standing about 40 feet tall will arrive at Millennium Plaza at approximately 10:00 am Monday, November 20th, said Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins. “The tree installation is a partnership with Russell Crane, Gilbert Orchards, the City’s
With the peak Thanksgiving travel time at hand at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field, there are steps air travelers can take to prepare for their holiday trips. “Make sure you show up at least an hour to an hour-and-a-half before your flight,” Airport Director Rob Peterson said. “You need adequate time to park at the airport
Click on the following link to see the November 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – November 2017 Issues Brief Articles in this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Yakima City Council Holding Neighborhood Forums – Councilmember Avina Gutiérrez Reflects on Term in Office – Pond Improvements Underway for Randall Park.
