yakima businesses

Two businesses in Yakima were heavily damaged by fire early this morning.

A new rule puts big limits on the way that Yakima businesses can advertise downtown. You might have noticed larger banners and signs advertising private businesses or out-of-town events. Yakima's city manager felt they cluttered the downtown area and weren’t advertising city-wide events...

New parking rules are in effect for downtown Yakima. You no longer have to pay the meter in City owned parking lots. City crews spent part of the day Wednesday taking down old signs. You are now allowed to park for free up to four hours...

Yakima City Manager Tony O'Rourke presented several ideas at a joint study session Tuesday, to improve the Yakima airport, which he called "under-performing" and "deficit-driven.” He says it's the key to Yakima's economic future. Getting more airlines to set up shop at Yakima's airport has been a struggle...

The Yakima Farmers Market broke a record May 20 for largest number of vendors. With a total of 68 vendors at the market, they have nearly doubled the record of 37 set last year. One vendor reported sales of over $800, and first-time vendors say business is booming...