First Friday Kickoff Set for New Windows Alive! Art Display

Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, April 6th when the talents of local artists are put on public display.  The Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed the idea to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists. “It’s always exciting to see the new

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Yakima Avenue Nominated in National Contest

Yakima Avenue in Downtown Yakima is one of more than 100 nominees seeking a $25,000 grand prize in the nationwide “America’s Main Street Contest.” Votes are being cast now through Sunday, April 22nd. Vote for Yakima Avenue/Downtown Yakima by clicking https://www.mainstreetcontest.com/profile/148. Votes can be cast once every 24 hours, per IP address. “The nomination is

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Yakima City Council August 22nd Study Session Review

The Yakima City Council met for a study session yesterday, Tuesday, August 22nd. Action by the Council on August 22nd included: Directing City staff to bring back information on a proposal to add parking meters along Yakima Avenue between 1st and 3rd Streets and along 2nd and 3rd Streets between Yakima Avenue and Staff Sergeant

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