Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the April 7th agenda include: –       A report on a recent Washington, D.C. trip by City officials –       Extending a moratorium on new applications for homeless shelters … Continued

Yakima Police Citizen’s Academy Applications Being Accepted

Applications are now being accepted for the Yakima Police Department Citizens Academy. The academy will take place each Thursday night for 10 weeks, starting April 30, 2015. This academy is free and enrollment will be on a first come basis, limited to 30 attendees. You must be 18 years old and pass a background check. … Continued

Chad Janis Named YPD Officer of the Year

The Yakima Police Department has announced that Detective Chad Janis (jah-neece) is the 2014 Officer of the Year. Detective Janis is assigned to the Special Assault Unit, which investigates sexual assaults, domestic violence and crimes against children. In addition to his investigative assignment, Detective Janis has served on the SWAT team since 2007. He is … Continued

New Roots & Vines Festival to Celebrate Craft Beverages and Music

Add another to the growing list of events that are spurring recent efforts to brand Downtown Yakima as an arts and entertainment destination. The inaugural Yakima Roots & Vines Festival will bring the Historic North Front Street District alive on Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. “The Roots & Vines Festival has … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on March 17th included: –     Seeking reconsideration of a federal court decision on the election process for Yakima City Council members –     Allowing smoking at certain outdoor events where minors are not presen … Continued