From the open road to the friendly skies – and a few stops in between – the City of Yakima’s “Profiles in Business” video magazine series is highlighting local success stories. “The videos give the public a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work and vision of our area businesses,” said City Council Member and Council
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Gov. Inslee to Sign Cesar Chavez Day Bill in Yakima
Gov. Jay Inslee will visit Yakima tomorrow, Saturday, to formally sign House Bill No. 1939 recognizing March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day in the state of Washington. Inslee will sign the bill at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 31st at United Food and Commercial Worker Union, Local 1439, 507 South 3rd Street. The Yakima City
Y-PAC to Air Interview With Fuchsia Dunlop
Fuchsia Dunlop, an award-winning author of books on Chinese cuisine, sat for a Q&A with area media yesterday, Wednesday, February 28th just moments before she took the Capitol Theatre stage for her appearance at the Yakima Town Hall Speaker Series. The City of Yakima’s Public Affairs Channel, Y-PAC Channel 194, will air the interview in
Yakima City Council February 20th Business Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 20th business meeting include: Receiving the 2017 Sundome Annual Report. Recognizing the retirements of Fire Chief Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire
Wind Advisory Issued for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a wind advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th from 11:00 am through 10 pm. The NWS anticipates sustained winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. It cautions that tree limbs may break and scattered power outages
January 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click on the following link to see the January 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – January 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter The January 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes the following articles: Yakima Celebrating a Centennial in 2018 – Mayor Coffey Looks Forward to Change and Progress in 2018 – Refuse
Yakima City Council to Consider Emergency Declaration
The Yakima City Council will consider an emergency declaration during its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. The declaration is related to the impending landslide on Rattlesnake Ridge, near Union Gap and approximately three miles south of the City
Fire Class Ratings Improve for Yakima, Union Gap
Insurance premiums may be decreasing in 2018 for property owners in Yakima and Union Gap. The two cities received good news recently when the non-profit Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau improved their respective fire class ratings. The information is used by many insurance underwriters to determine the cost of premiums. The Yakima Fire Department provides
Lunch & Learn Makes Harman Center Debut
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center is starting a new monthly program offering educational discussions and a light lunch at no cost to the public. The first Lunch & Learn will be from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 21st at the center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The topic will focus on “Hearing
Air Stagnation Advisory Issued for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued an air stagnation advisory for the Yakima area. It was announced at 2:50 pm today, Tuesday, and is in effect until Thursday at 12:00 pm. The advisory is due to an upper level ridge that will limit air movement. Freezing fog will be possible at times. NWS officials
