Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, October 6th when the talents of local artists are put on public display. Four years ago, 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 … Continued
Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore has announced that Danny Agsalog has been chosen to become the City’s new Finance and Budget Director. “The City is fortunate to have Danny Agsalog joining its senior management team,” said Moore. “He is extraordinarily experienced in local government and is highly respected by the people he has worked with. … Continued
Good food for a good cause will be on the menu during the Harman Center’s annual Potato Feed planned for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 10th. “There will be many toppings to put on your potato,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “Proceeds will go towards the new sliding glass doors to be installed at the … Continued
Utility work will result in the closure of South 3rd Street between East Walnut Street and East Chestnut Avenue from Tuesday, October 2nd through Thursday, October 5th. Work hours on the project will be from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. Because of heavy traffic volumes in the area, drivers can expect delays near … Continued
Utility work will result in the closure of West Yakima Ave between South 4th Avenue and South 3rd Avenue from Tuesday, October 3rd through Thursday, October 6th. Work on the project will take place from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can expect delays in the project area. Drivers should … Continued
The City of Yakima’s Public Works Department is taking steps to mitigate potential flooding next spring at Cowiche Creek and Wide Hollow Creek. “While no governmental entity can guarantee that flooding will never occur, the City of Yakima and its partners are working hard to mitigate possible issues arising from potentially hazardous weather,” City Manager … Continued
The Yakima City Council will consider an application seeking funds from Yakima County to help install utilities for a new brewery and tap room under development. Council will review the application tomorrow during its regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3rd. Valley Brewing Company is planning a brewery and tap room at … Continued
Earlier this year, the Yakima City Council added comprehensive immigration reform to its list of Federal Legislative Priorities. The Council placed immigration reform in the highest of its three priority categories – “Actively Pursue.” Following through on that commitment, the Council recently voted unanimously to send a letter to key members of Congress strongly urging … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3rd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 3rd business meeting include: Receiving the Yakima Central Plaza third quarter 2017 update. Receiving a third quarter update from the YMCA … Continued
It will be lights, camera, action in the Harman Center ballroom for a series of free classic movie nights starting Thursday, October 5th. “Come enjoy the movies, everyone’s invited,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Showtime is 6:00 pm for each of the five movies scheduled. The series will begin with the Gene Kelly classic … Continued
