Windows Alive!

Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive on Friday, October 7th, when the talents of local area artists are put on public display. In 2013, the Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed the idea to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists. Following a submission and evaluation


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 4th agenda include: – Status of Yakima Hazard Mitigation Plan – Amendments to City marijuana ordinance – Funding application for street


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on September 20th included: –   Seeking a state planning grant for a business incubator and public market –   Approving two amendments to the City marijuana ordinance –   Accepting 2017-2018 state and federal legislative


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the September 20th agenda include: – Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation – Equity study asset data collection presentation – Public hearings on marijuana ordinance


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on September 6th included: –    Making appointments to various boards, commissions and committees –    Seeking a “Tree City USA” designation for Yakima –    Approving Yakima Transit Development Plan and 2015 annual report


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the September 6th agenda include:   Appointments to boards, commissions and committees   Yakima “Tree City USA” application   Yakima Transit Development Plan and 2015 annual


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on August 16th included: –   Electing a new Mayor and Assistant Mayor –   Setting a November 9th date for an event celebrating the renaming the Southeast Yakima Community Center in honor of Henry


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. Action taken by the Council on August 2nd included: –    Renaming the Southeast Community Center in honor of Henry Beauchamp –    Moving a study session on funding and construction of the Yakima Central Plaza to August 23rd Follow


The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 2nd agenda include: –   Lodging Tax Advisory Committee mid-year report –   Update on the North 1st Street Revitalization project –   Floodplain


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on July 19th included:        Banning unauthorized camping and storage of personal property on City property        Approving development of a City of Yakima Economic Development Strategic Plan        Supporting a student mentor/internship