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August 2023 newsletter

Posted on August 8, 2023 (August 14, 2023)

When does the second daily flight resume at Yakima Airport? Click “Read More” for this and much more info in the August 2023 Issues Brief, the City’s monthly e-Newsletter.


Airline Destination Poll

Posted on April 25, 2023 (May 9, 2023)

What would be your preferred airline destination from the Yakima Airport? Let the City of Yakima know through a new online poll. Click “Read More” for details and participate in the poll.


Lions Pool Temporary Closure

Posted on April 24, 2023 (April 24, 2023)

Lions Pool, the City of Yakima’s indoor aquatics facility, will close temporarily from May 1st through June 18th for improvements. Click “Read More” for details about the upgrades.


Chesterley Park Walkway Project

Posted on March 27, 2023 (March 27, 2023)

Walkway expansion is underway at the City of Yakima’s Chesterley Park. The project will be complete by late April/early May. Click “Read More” for details and a project map.


Lodging Tax and Tourism Promotion

Posted on April 25, 2022 (April 25, 2022)

Click “Read More” for details about applying for City of Yakima lodging tax and tourism promotion grant funds. Applications will be accepted from May 2nd through July 1st.


Excessive Heat Warning

Posted on June 25, 2021 (February 9, 2022)

An excessive heat warning is in effect through 8 pm Thursday, July 1. Click “Read More” for more about the heat wave, cooling centers the City of Yakima is offering and tips to stay safe.


North 1st Street – Phase 2

Posted on May 25, 2021 (January 30, 2024)

Work is under way on Phase 2 of the North 1st Street Revitalization Project. Click “Read More” for more about Phase 2 and the overall project, as well as a story map showing the three phases.


2014 Yakima Citizen Survey available online

Posted on October 15, 2014 (October 16, 2014)

The online version of the Yakima Citizen Survey is now available to help the City of Yakima become better aligned with the community. For more information and to take the Yakima Citizen Survey online click “Read More”


Downtown Summer Nights concerts come to 4th Street

Posted on June 13, 2013 (July 1, 2013)

The City of Yakima has partnered with Townsquare Media to bring live music to Downtown Yakima for 11 performances through August.


Downtown Yakima Master Plan

Posted on May 16, 2013 (May 16, 2013)

The City of Yakima has hired a consultant group and is asking for community input in shaping the future of Downtown Yakima.


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