The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, November 21st. Action by the Council on November 21st included: Approving an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to provide funding assistance for 20 new Fixed-Route transit bus shelters. Renewing a contract with Yakima Humane Society for animal control services in 2018. … Continued
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will … Continued
What do a craft beverage company and an RV manufacturer have in common? They are featured in the first two editions of “Profiles in Business,” two-and-a-half minute videos focusing on specific Yakima businesses. “Many of these businesses ship products all over the country and they’re in our backyard,” said Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins. “Many … Continued
With 2017 drawing to a close, merchants with business licenses in the City of Yakima can avoid the deadline rush and renew their licenses online for 2018. The City’s Code Administration Division has established www.buildingyakima.com as an option to renew City of Yakima business licenses. A City of Yakima business license is required for all … Continued
Projects involving installation of speed bumps will impact traffic on sections of 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue for most of the day on Monday, November 20th. As a result of the projects, the section of 24th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, as well as the section of 26th Avenue between Tieton Drive and … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 21st business meeting include: Presenting a Small Business Saturday proclamation. Receiving an update from the Downtown Association of Yakima on 2017 … Continued
Preparations are under way for the arrival of Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree next Monday, Nov. 20. A Spruce tree standing about 40 feet tall will arrive at Millennium Plaza at approximately 10:00 am Monday, November 20th, said Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins. “The tree installation is a partnership with Russell Crane, Gilbert Orchards, the City’s … Continued
With the peak Thanksgiving travel time at hand at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field, there are steps air travelers can take to prepare for their holiday trips. “Make sure you show up at least an hour to an hour-and-a-half before your flight,” Airport Director Rob Peterson said. “You need adequate time to park at the airport … Continued
Projects involving installation of speed bumps will impact traffic on sections of 31st Avenue and 35th Avenue for most of the day on Friday, November 17th. As a result of the projects, the sections of 31st Avenue and 35th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Lincoln will be closed from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm on … Continued
Click on the following link to see the November 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – November 2017 Issues Brief Articles in this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Yakima City Council Holding Neighborhood Forums – Councilmember Avina Gutiérrez Reflects on Term in Office – Pond Improvements Underway for Randall Park. … Continued
