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
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Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
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 –
Confident Group Heading to Denver for All-America City Competition
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
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
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
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
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
Intersection Restriping Project to Impact Traffic at 40th and Nob Hill
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
May 16th Community Cleanup Area Map
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
