Matinee dances, fitness classes, “Reliving Rock N’ Roll” and more are included in the Fall 2017 Newsletter recently published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled during October, November, and December. It includes event announcements, trip and tour reminders, a schedule of flu shots … Continued

Friday, October 13th marks the end of another irrigation season for residential and business customers served by the City of Yakima’s irrigation system.  That’s the day that the system operated by the City’s Water & Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. The irrigation season in Yakima typically lasts from early April through … Continued

During its regular business meeting on Tuesday, September 19, the Yakima City Council directed City staff to review the possibility of expanding the Yakima Business Improvement District (DYBID) boundaries.  The action stems from suggestions to keep the continuity and look of Downtown Yakima and interest by some adjacent property owners in having their sites again … Continued

For the 56th year in a row, the Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 23rd.  The parade is expected to include more than 500 participants as it makes its way down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Naches Avenue. The 2017 Yakima … Continued

The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 19th. Action by the Council on September 19th included: Voting against implementing a proposed temporary closure of parking lot #2 near the Capitol Theatre. Approving a letter to members of Congress and others in support of comprehensive immigration reform. Sending the proposed conversion … Continued

Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously from the Park and Ride location at Gateway Center (home to Target, Big Lots! and other stores).  They will load passengers at the Yakima Transit bus stop located north of the former … Continued

Tree trimming near the intersection of Scenic Drive and Pecks Canyon Road will impact traffic for about four hours on Monday, September 18th. City of Yakima crews will be trimming a tree near the Scenic Drive and Pecks Canyon Road intersection to improve driver and pedestrian safety in the area from 8:00 am until about … Continued

After receiving recommendations from interview panels that screened candidates for two key City of Yakima leadership positions, finalist interviews for Assistant City Manager and Director of Finance and Budget will take place on Friday, September 22nd. Ana Cortez, Stephen Daly, and Michael Morales were selected as finalists from an initial pool of more than 60 … Continued

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 19th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 19th business meeting include: Discussing the proposed temporary closure of parking lot #2 near the Capitol Theatre. Reviewing a draft letter … Continued