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Downtown Summer Nights Series Returns for a Third Year

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

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

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

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Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

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

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

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

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Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

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

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May 2015 City of Yakima Issues Brief

Articles in the May 2015 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Everyone Can Help Conserve Water During Drought Year – Lunchtime Live Concert Series Returns to Performance Park May 29th – Cleanup Finished at First of Four Former Tiger Bin Mini-Mart Sites. Click on the link below to see the May 2015 City

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Bicycle Safety and Planning Events On Tap For Yakima

The “Feet in the Street” event on Sunday, May 17th in Downtown Yakima should provide lots of family fun along with important information on bicycle and pedestrian safety. The event will begin at 11:00 am on North 3rd Street near the Yakima Farmers Market. The Yakima Police Department will host bicycle safety classes, Yakima Transit

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Portion of Fair Avenue to be Closed During Sewer Installation

The installation of new sewer service to a retail center will result in daytime closures of a portion of Fair Avenue tomorrow and Wednesday. Fair Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and Lafollette Street will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on both Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 13th while

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