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
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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
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
Free Yakima Transit Shuttle Bus Service to 4th of July at State Fair Park
Free shuttle bus service to the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park will be provided once again by Yakima Transit this year. Shuttle buses will operate continuously from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and Ride lots. The Park and Ride lot locations will
“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
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
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
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
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
Bridge Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Wide Hollow Road
A bridge repair project will impact traffic on a section of Wide Hollow Road for most of each day today, June 25th and Tuesday, June 26th. As a result of the project, Wide Hollow Road between 80th Avenue and 96th Avenue will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on June
