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Dairy Protection Program Available, Waters of the U.S. Proposal Maps
- Starting Sept. 2, farmers can enroll in the new dairy Margin Protection Program.
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Wear on Chesterley Park Leads to Search for New Soccer Complex
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Yakima, but the city is short on soccer fields.
Rich Austin, director of sports for the Yakima Valley Sports Commission, says the city desperately needs a facility with up to 15 soccer fields...
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Public Market and Business Incubator Taking Next Steps
A public market and business incubator; two things Yakima City officials are exploring as part of the downtown redevelopment plan.
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YVCC Helping With Semi-Truck Driver Shortage
America has a shortage of truck drivers and that shortage is even being felt in the Yakima Valley.
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Russian Ban Raising Prices, EPA Investigating Tyson Foods
- Bans of agricultural imports a couple weeks ago by Russia has consumers already paying a price.
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New Fitness Club Opens in Gateway Center
A new fitness center has opened in Yakima in the Gateway Center.
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Downtown Plaza Design Now in City Council’s Hands
What's next in the work to create a plaza in downtown Yakima?
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Funding Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Record Setting Cattle Numbers
- USDA has made available $400,000 in funding to establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center.
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Agreement Reached Between Union and Grain Companies, Sugar Not As Popular
- There has been a tentative agreement in the 18-month dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Northwest Grain Companies.
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Different Designs for Downtown Plaza Unveiled
For years the city has been trying to revitalize downtown Yakima, and now city officials will be able to view special designs for a proposed downtown plaza that could pump needed dollars and bring people into the area in the future.
