Try, try again. That motto certainly applies to Yakima’s efforts to be named an All-America City. During a ceremony tonight at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado, a group of 25 people from Yakima hugged, high-fived, and celebrated when Yakima was announced as one of the communities receiving a 2015 All-America City Award. “Thrilled … Continued
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the June 16th agenda include: – Special recognition for retiring Yakima Police Department employees – A public hearing to consider adoption of the six-year transportation improvement plan – … Continued
A group of 25 people representing the diversity of the Yakima community are heading to Denver, Colorado tomorrow to be part of the 2015 All-America City finalists competition. Most of the group will fly out of the Yakima Airport on the 10:50 am Horizon Air flight to Seattle. The delegation that will be trying to … Continued
The Downtown Summer Nights Concert Series has grown in each of its first two years. After a successful debut in 2013, the series added more performers to its lineup for the 2014 season. This year’s 10-show series will include no less than 30 musical acts during its run from mid-June through late-August. Each show in … Continued
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. Action taken by the Council on June 2nd included: – Seeking a stay of a federal court ruling that changed the election process for Yakima City Council members – Agreeing to hold a study session to review an … Continued
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the June 2nd agenda include: – A resolution concerning future funding decisions on the downtown plaza project – A notice of intent to annex 120-acres near … Continued
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on May 19th included: – Referring an ordinance dealing with the use and definition of a “mission” back to the planning commission for additional review – Tabling a motion that would delay spending … Continued
The intersection of 40th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard will be closed from 10:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20th through 2:00 am on Thursday, May 21st while a restriping project is completed. During the project, no traffic will be allowed through the 40th and Nob Hill intersection. Detour routes will be in place during the … Continued
Map of May 16th Community Cleanup Area
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the May 19th agenda include: – Holding a public hearing on the use and definition of a “mission” in certain zoning districts – Development of a public … Continued
