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YAKIMA, Wash., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U-Haul Company of Inland Northwest is offering 30 days of free storage and U-Box pods for moving and storage to residents of Washington who have been evacuated or need to move their belongings away from the wildfire blazing throughout the state. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090622/LA34860LOGO-b) With the U-Box pod you can conveniently pick up our custom-designed trailer and take your U-Box pod with you. We can also...
SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants and consumers in Tri-Cities and Yakima, Washington celebrated the launch of Spotted Fox this week after a host of festivities welcomed the next-generation daily deal site to the city. The rapidly-growing Spotted Fox will now bring Tri-Cities and Yakima consumers daily deals up to 90% off while tending to the merchant's bottom line - in other words, the popular daily deal site will please both consumers and merchants alike. Spotted Fox...
YAKIMA, Wash., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MD Johnson, Inc. announces the completion of the sale of Hahn BMW. The dealership was purchased from iconic Washington dealer Richard "Dick" Hahn and will be relocated to the Tri Cities and renamed BMW of Tri Cities. The dealership was purchased by local dealer Tim Bush. Mark Topping, VP of MD Johnson, Inc., advised Hahn regarding the transaction on behalf of the company. Dick Hahn took over operation of the family's Chrysler dealership in...
BEAVERTON, Ore., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakima (www.yakima.com), innovator in vehicle racks for boats, bikes, camping and winter sports gear, today announced a reorganization of senior management. Effective immediately, an executive management team will lead the company and report to C.S. Lin, owner of Kemflo International Ltd. (which acquired Yakima in 2009) and chairman of the Yakima board. Specifically, this team will include Mark C. Reis, chief financial/operating officer, Ron Ten...
PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars and facing soaring gas prices, spring break travelers are faced with the problem of where to put luggage, gear, and friends. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110318/NE67710 ) According to Truecar.com (http://www.truecar.com), provider of automotive pricing and industry analytics, online searches and page hits so far in March show a 31% increase in interest in subcompacts and small cars, and...
YAKIMA, Wash., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank announces three new members of its commercial banking team in Yakima, Washington. The new Yakima team members include: Matt Duffy, SVP, Eastern Washington Commercial Banking Regional Manager, brings 23 years of industry experience to his new position. Brian V. Johnson, Commercial Banking Officer, provides over 30 years of banking experience in the market. Jake Hardy, Commercial Banking Officer, will leverage his six years of banking...
BEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Yakima (www.yakima.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle cargo management solutions, today announced its acquisition of Hubco Automotive Ltd., Australasia's leading brand of rooftop car racks, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Formerly owned by phil&teds, Hubco designs and manufacturers Whispbar(TM) (www.whispbar.com) the world's quietest vehicle rack and Prorack (P-Bar, T-Bar and X-Bar). All Whispbar and Prorack products...
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars, Colorado travelers hitting the road for Thanksgiving or taking their first trip to the slopes face new challenges on where to put luggage, family and gear. Yakima (www.yakima.com/colorado), known for vehicle racks for boats, bikes, camping, winter sports gear, trailers and cargo solutions, has a number of options for consumers looking for smart alternatives that have less space. Top of car options...
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars and hybrids, Thanksgiving travelers face new challenges on where to put luggage, family and gear. Yakima (www.yakima.com), known for vehicle racks for boats, bikes, camping, winter sports gear, trailers and cargo solutions, has a number of options for consumers looking for smart alternatives for hauling their loads for the holidays. Top of car options include the GetOut(TM) Pro (MSRP $149), the...
By David Lester By DAVID LESTER YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC A long-simmering conflict that pits the future of Yakima air travel against development in parts of the West Valley is coming to a head. With some flights already limited by the Yakima Air Terminal's main runway and with an eye to the future, the airport wants to lengthen the runway. But the extension rests on settling an often-contentious five- year debate over how to best protect the safety and quality of life of those beneath the...
