Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, April 6th when the talents of local artists are put on public display. 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 see the new … Continued
A stormwater maintenance project will impact traffic on a section of Powerhouse Road for most of each day on Wednesday, April 4th and Thursday, March April 5th. As a result of the project, Powerhouse Road will be closed between 24th Avenue and 27th Avenue from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on and April 4th and … Continued
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions and is accepting applications through April 16th. The Historic Preservation Commission and Board of Appeals currently have one opening each. The following boards, committees, and commissions have term expirations in June and may have positions vacant: Planning … Continued
Yakima Avenue in Downtown Yakima is one of more than 100 nominees seeking a $25,000 grand prize in the nationwide “America’s Main Street Contest.” Votes are being cast now through Sunday, April 22nd. Vote for Yakima Avenue/Downtown Yakima by clicking https://www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile/148. Votes can be cast once every 24 hours, per IP address. “The nomination is … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 3rd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the April 3rd business meeting include: Issuing a Disability Awareness Month proclamation. Considering a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Selah for … Continued
Gov. Jay Inslee will visit Yakima tomorrow, Saturday, to formally sign House Bill No. 1939 recognizing March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day in the state of Washington. Inslee will sign the bill at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 31st at United Food and Commercial Worker Union, Local 1439, 507 South 3rd Street. The Yakima City … Continued
The City of Yakima’s unemployment numbers continue at all-time record lows, according to figures released yesterday, Tuesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. “These latest numbers reflect a continuing, positive trend for the City of Yakima,” said City Council Member and Council Economic Development Committee Chair Jason White. “It shows consistent improvement in … Continued
Registration has begun for the first of several men’s and women’s softball leagues offered this spring and summer through Yakima’s Parks and Recreation. The City is offering a series of 10-game leagues, starting with the first that runs from April 30th to June 8th. The others begin in June, July, and September. Registrations are also underway for … Continued
The golfing season is just a week away at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. “Fisher is scheduled to open on Friday, March 30th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. “We are scheduled to open at 8:00 am, but of course this time of year it is always weather dependent.” The Par-3, 9-hole course … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 20th. Action by the Council on March 20th included: Introducing new Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Markham. Proclaiming Cesar Chavez Day on Saturday, March 31st. Asking City staff to draft a revised ordinance for dangerous dogs. Approving appointments to the City’s Community Review Board, … Continued
