The Downtown Summer Nights Concert Series returns to Historic North Front Street this Thursday, June 14th. “With local food and art vendors featured, and a kids’ area, this is a family-friendly event that serves as a perfect way to celebrate the home stretch of the work week,” said City of Yakima Economic Development Manager Sean
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Bus to Pool Program Begins June 14th
Yakima Transit and Yakima Parks and Recreation are again teaming up to make it easier for swimmers to use Franklin Pool and Lions Pool this summer. From June 14th through August 26th, paying to swim in one of Yakima’s two City-owned pools entitles the purchaser to a special Yakima Transit bus pass. Bus service will
Franklin Pool Opens June 14th
The end of the school year next week and rising temperatures are sure signs that summer is approaching in Yakima. So, too, is the opening of Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton Drive. The roughly three-month-long 2018 summer season at the City of Yakima’s outdoor pool will officially begin when Franklin Pool opens its doors for the first
Task Force Helps Homeless Find Shelter, Food, Services
Local non-profit service providers and staff from several City of Yakima divisions and departments teamed up overnight to reach out to people camping on public property and point them toward safe, temporary housing, regular meals, and other services. The task force, which included representatives from Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Transform Yakima Together, Yakima Neighborhood Health
Second Saturday Cruisin’ The Ave Returns to Downtown Yakima
As it has for more than a decade, Downtown Yakima will again play host to several modern-day “Cruisin’ The Ave” events this summer that harken back to a once bygone era. Free, family-friendly Second Saturday Cruisin’ The Ave events will take place on four Saturdays this summer – June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, and
Yakima City Council June 5th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, June 5th. Action by the Council on June 5th included: Approving appointments to the Community Review Board and Tree City USA Board. Agreeing to form an ad hoc committee regarding congregate housing. Agreeing to hold a study session this month to discuss the Governor’s Gang
Yakima City Council June 5th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the June 5th regular meeting include: Proclaiming Immigrant Heritage Month. Administering the oath of office to Fire Chief Aaron Markham. Discussing the next steps
Aaron Markham Appointed to be Next Yakima Fire Chief
Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore has announced he has appointed current Yakima Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Markham to serve as Yakima’s next fire chief. Markham will officially begin his tenure as Yakima Fire Chief on Friday, June 1st. “Aaron has many years of experience in the fire service in a variety of roles,” said Moore.
Road Closures set for Memorial Day Parade
The 2018 Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Yakima is this Saturday, May 26th. Yakima Avenue will be closed from 6th Avenue to 6th Street for the parade, which will begin at 10:00 am and end at 11:00 am. Motorists are also advised that 6th Avenue will be closed between Yakima Avenue and Walnut Street for
Holiday Closures Planned for Memorial Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, May 28th, for Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. The City’s Harman
