On Wednesday, October 11th, the Yakima Fire Department will once again host a spaghetti feed at the department’s headquarters, Fire Station 91, located at 401 N. Front Street. The 23rd annual Yakima Fire Department Spaghetti Feed will get underway at 4:00 pm and will run until about 7:30 pm. The event will feature spaghetti, salad,
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 3rd. Action by the Council on October 3rd included: Receiving the Yakima Central Plaza third quarter 2017 update. Receiving a third quarter update from the YMCA regarding a proposed aquatics/fitness facility at Chesterley Park. Approving a boundary adjustment and an inter-local agreement with
Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, October 6th when the talents of local artists are put on public display. Four years ago, the Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed the idea to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists. “It’s always exciting to
Good food for a good cause will be on the menu during the Harman Center’s annual Potato Feed planned for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 10th. “There will be many toppings to put on your potato,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “Proceeds will go towards the new sliding glass doors to be installed at the
The City of Yakima’s Public Works Department is taking steps to mitigate potential flooding next spring at Cowiche Creek and Wide Hollow Creek. “While no governmental entity can guarantee that flooding will never occur, the City of Yakima and its partners are working hard to mitigate possible issues arising from potentially hazardous weather,” City Manager
The Yakima City Council will consider an application seeking funds from Yakima County to help install utilities for a new brewery and tap room under development. Council will review the application tomorrow during its regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3rd. Valley Brewing Company is planning a brewery and tap room at
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3rd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 3rd business meeting include: Receiving the Yakima Central Plaza third quarter 2017 update. Receiving a third quarter update from the YMCA
It will be lights, camera, action in the Harman Center ballroom for a series of free classic movie nights starting Thursday, October 5th. “Come enjoy the movies, everyone’s invited,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Showtime is 6:00 pm for each of the five movies scheduled. The series will begin with the Gene Kelly classic
Matinee dances, fitness classes, “Reliving Rock N’ Roll” and more are included in the Fall 2017 Newsletter recently published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled during October, November, and December. It includes event announcements, trip and tour reminders, a schedule of flu shots
During its regular business meeting on Tuesday, September 19, the Yakima City Council directed City staff to review the possibility of expanding the Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) boundaries. The action stems from suggestions to keep the continuity and look of Downtown Yakima and interest by some adjacent property owners in having their sites again
