What do you do with a property that’s been sitting empty for decades—maybe an old gas station, an abandoned mill, or even a drive-in movie theater that no one’s used since the ‘80s? Joe Schmitt of YCDA recently participated in a panel at the 2025 Washington State Brownfields Conference, held at the Yakima Convention Event […]
Last month, I traveled to Washington, D.C. with a group of local partners to talk about something we all rely on—but too often take for granted: transportation infrastructure. When it works, it fades into the background. But when it’s outdated or incomplete, it holds communities back. Two regional coalitions—TRANS-Action and DRYVE—have helped prioritize infrastructure projects
City Partners with Yakima County Development Association to Connect Businesses with Resources and Gather Community Input ZILLAH, WA – Building upon a series of recent economic successes, the City of Zillah, in collaboration with the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA), is pleased to announce a series of three business outreach meetings in March, April, and
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On January 16, 2025, the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) hosted the latest Supporting Investment in Economic Development (SIED) meeting, where two funding applications were recommended, underscoring the commitment to advancing regional infrastructure and economic growth. City of Yakima Air Terminal Modernization, Phase I The City of Yakima presented an application for a $2,000,000 grant
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Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field is on the rise, both in passenger numbers and in plans for modernization. With doubled passenger counts over the past year, the airport’s growth mirrors the increasing importance of Yakima as a regional transportation hub. Early morning departures and late-night arrivals, reintroduced in collaboration with Alaska Airlines, have proven immensely popular.
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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank our investors, supporters, and community partners. Thanks to their partnership, we’ve made significant strides this year in business recruitment, business retention, workforce development, infrastructure investments, and creating new jobs in communities across Yakima County. The impact we’ve achieved would not have been possible without your
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The City of Yakima has announced the completion of the Russell Lane Intersection Realignment Project. Located on South 1st Street about 800 feet north of the Washington Avenue intersection, this project improved the connection between Russell Lane and South 1st Street. Previously, Russell Lane’s connection to South 1st Street was offset from an existing intersection,
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When did you last think about the roads beneath your tires or the water flowing from your faucet? Public infrastructure like roads, sidewalks, and water & sewer are the foundation of any thriving community. It allows businesses to develop, create jobs, and grow neighborhoods. It is also incredibly expensive for our cities and towns to
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YAKIMA, WA.–Pacific Power hosted a community Wildfire Safety Forum last week held at Yakima Valley College Conference Center. Attendees listened to presentations from leadership at Pacific Power about the growing dangers of wildfires across the country. Pacific Power is adapting its operating policies in preparation for extreme weather conditions to mitigate wildfire risks. Pacific Power
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The City of Yakima was recently awarded a $750,000 Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) grant to support the design and construction of upgrades to the Yakima Air Terminal. The grant is part of a funding package that includes dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Yakima. The city is also applying
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