Yakima City Council July 10th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 10th regular meeting include: Reviewing the fire inspection fee process. Considering an ordinance for the Yakima Central Plaza preliminary design. Considering a … Continued

Free Concerts, Movies Coming to Yakima Parks

City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music – and movies – during three different series that begin next week. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited … Continued

Closures Planned for 4th of July Holiday

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed for Independence Day this Wednesday, July 4th. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The Yakima City Council’s first regular meeting … Continued

“Coffee With Your Council Member” is July 5th

The public is invited to visit with District 6 Councilmember Brad Hill during a “Coffee With Your Council Member” event from 7:30 am to 8:15 am on Thursday, July 5th at Starbucks, 5906 Summitview Avenue. “It’s an opportunity for the community to ask questions and talk about issues currently facing the City of Yakima,” Hill … Continued

Yakima Receives Historic Preservation Grant

A $12,000 state grant will help the City of Yakima explore the possibility of establishing a National Historic District for the City’s “Fruit Row” on First Avenue. “This is a great opportunity to continue working on an interesting project,” said Yakima City Councilmember Jason White, the Council’s liaison to the City’s Historic Preservation Commission. The … Continued

School Supply Drive Begins July 2nd

Students at a local elementary school will benefit from a summer-long school supply drive that begins Monday, July 2nd at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Avenue.  “Items will be donated to Summitview Elementary School right behind us,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “We did this last year and the response … Continued

Harman Center Hosting First Lego Contest

The community has a chance to sharpen its building skills and earn prizes during the City of Yakima’s Harman Center first-ever Lego Contest from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 14th.  Contestants must pre-register for the Lego contest by Monday, July 9th. They can pre-register at the Harman Center’s front desk at 101 … Continued

Association of Washington Cities Conference in Yakima

A statewide organization representing all 281 cities in Washington will hold its annual conference in Yakima starting tomorrow. The Association of Washington Cities’ (AWC) 85th annual conference is Tuesday, June 26th through Friday, June 29th at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. 8th Street. “Yakima is a special place to call home­—we cherish our strong … Continued