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Yakima Farmer’s Market is Expanding to Tuesdays This July
Our popular farmer's market is expanding their schedule this summer.
Traditionally, Yakima's weekly market is held on Sundays from May until October, but now organizers say they're expanding the market, to Tuesdays.
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Whitney Elementary Students Propose Yakima Needs a Zoo
Being a Mayor I get a lot of different requests, some of which I gladly accept. For example, a 4th grade class was assigned a project. They were to write a letter to the Mayor and offer up proposal for a zoo in Yakima.
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Who Should Pay for Special Event Security in Yakima? [MAYOR'S BLOG]
Tonight, at the Yakima City Council meeting, the group will consider a special events policy related to security. In specific, Yakima police overtime.
The city currently spends $50,000 on Police overtime for special events such as the Sunfair parade and other community events like the PNWU 5K fun run and the May Day march.
The question is, who should pay for what?
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National Day of Prayer is Coming Up in Yakima – Join The Mayor for Lunch
The 2013 Yakima National Day of Prayer Mayors Prayer Luncheon is set for Thursday May 2nd at the Howard Johnson Plaza 9 N 9th Street.
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Alcohol Now Legal in Yakima Parks – What Are the Rules?
You may have heard that last night, Yakima's city council passed an ordinance making it legal to drink alcohol in parks.
What does that mean, exactly? What can you do now, and what can't you do? I assume there are a few questions about the new ordinance, so I wanted to answer them here:
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Snow is on the Way, Studded Tires Allowed on Vehicles Starting November 1st
The fall season is upon us and before you know it there will be that fun "white" stuff on the ground! It was snowing a little today in Naches and Gleed and the extended forecast shows a chance of snow the rest of this week. SO if you're thinking about getting studded tires or you just need to get them put on your ride, November 1st is the starting date when they're allowed.
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