Randall Park Slated For Million Dollar Makeover

Thanks to the recent approval of a $500,000 state grant, the Yakima Parks Department now has more than $1 million available to fund major improvements at Randall Park. The grant will be combined with over $600,000 in local donations and matching funds to address several significant issues at the park. The state funds come from


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the July 21st agenda include: –    A public hearing on the use and definition of a “Mission” in various zoning districts –    The Central Washington State Fair


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on July 7th included: –     Approving a limited appeal involving attorney fees and costs awarded to the ACLU –     Agreeing to take no further legal action to stay 2015 City Council


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the July 7th agenda include: –      Declaring surplus and authorizing disposal of the former Tiger Oil property at 24th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard –      Setting


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on June 16th included: –     Special recognition of the award winning Yakima All-America City delegation –     Adopting a six-year transportation improvement plan –     Accepting revisions to the 2014-2017 collective bargaining agreement with International


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the June 16th agenda include: –     Special recognition for retiring Yakima Police Department employees –     A public hearing to consider adoption of the six-year transportation improvement plan –   


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. Action taken by the Council on June 2nd included: –     Seeking a stay of a federal court ruling that changed the election process for Yakima City Council members –     Agreeing to hold a study session to review an


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the June 2nd agenda include: –     A resolution concerning future funding decisions on the downtown plaza project –     A notice of intent to annex 120-acres near


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on May 19th included: –    Referring an ordinance dealing with the use and definition of a “mission” back to the planning commission for additional review –    Tabling a motion that would delay spending