City of Yakima Newsroom

Acting Tag Removed from Public Works Director and Wastewater Manager

When longtime City of Yakima Public Works Director Chris Waarvick retired in June, Scott Schafer, who was the City’s Wastewater Manager at the time, was named Acting Public Works Director in order to allow City Manager Tony O’Rourke some time … Continued

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013.  Action taken by the Council on December 10th included: -   Presentation of 2014 City of Yakima Business Plan -   Proclamation of appreciation for … Continued

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Initial Assessment Confirms Assumptions About Mill Site Plywood Plant Property

A preliminary environmental assessment of a portion of the former Boise Cascade mill site that was home to a plywood plant has confirmed that after decades of industrial use, the land will require some cleanup before it is redeveloped. Landau … Continued

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Yakima Fire Chief Dave Willson to Retire

For most of his adult life, Dave Willson has been at home in a fire house.  Just after the first of the year, Willson will move on to another stage of his life when he brings to an end a … Continued

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Yakima City Council Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the December 3rd agenda include: -   Discussion on Pit Bull Ban Ordinance … Continued

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