Business tidbits: Old Westwood golf course buildings demolished to make way for new clubhouse

A roundup of business news in the Yakima Valley:• Demolition of the old facilities is done and construction of the new clubhouse and driving range at Westwood Golf Course at 6408 Tieton Drive is underway. The golf course remains open, with a temporary clubhouse facility at the southern edge of the property, just east of 64th Avenue. Call 509-966-0890 or visit the golf course’s Facebook page for more information.• The new Union Gap Starbucks location near Winco opened the week of Oct. 30. Built by Yakima-based Hogback Development Co., the store at 1251 Market St. is open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Call 509-210-1091.• A building permit was issued Oct. 26 by the city of Yakima to convert the Yo Yakima Frozen Yogurt shop at 2401 S. First St., Suite 100, into a fast-casual restaurant. The business has temporarily closed during construction.• Among other holiday season events and specials, the Valley Mall has opened an outdoor ice skating rink near its main entrance, between Fuji Restaurant and the former Bank of America building. Details about admission (which includes skate rental), hours and special
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