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Author: Randy Beehler

Selection of New Assistant City Manager Announced

By Randy Beehler
April 29, 2022

Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison announced today that Rosylen Oglesby has been selected to fill the position of assistant city manager. “Rosylen brings to the City a wealth of experience … Continued

Officer-Involved Shooting in Yakima

By Randy Beehler
April 16, 2022

On April 16, 2022, at approximately 5:35 PM, YPD Officers located an adult male wanted for felony domestic violence charges. The suspect fled from officers on foot in the area … Continued

Storm Line Project to Impact Traffic on Portion of South 16th Avenue

By Randy Beehler
April 15, 2022

A project to repair an aging storm line will impact traffic on a section of South 16th Avenue next week. Traffic on South 16th Avenue will be limited to one lane … Continued

Yakima City Council April 19th Regular Meeting Preview

By Randy Beehler
April 15, 2022

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. Agenda items for the April 19th regular meeting include: Appointments to the Planning … Continued

City of Yakima Facilities Opening Delayed – Snow Route Alert

By Randy Beehler
January 3, 2022

Due to considerable snowfall and hazardous road conditions, City of Yakima facilities will not open today, Monday, January 3rd, until 10:00 am.  City employees, with the exception of public safety … Continued

First Batch of General Election Returns Released

By Randy Beehler
November 2, 2021

The first returns of the 2021 General Election have given an indication of which candidates are likely to be elected to the three open Yakima City Council seats on this … Continued

Parking Lot at Gardner Park to be Paved

By Randy Beehler
September 24, 2021

City of Yakima crews will be paving the parking lot at the City’s Gardner Park beginning on Monday, September 27th.  The surface of the parking lot has been gravel for … Continued

Yakima City Council September 7th Regular Meeting Preview

By Randy Beehler
September 3, 2021

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 7th, via Zoom. Agenda items for the September 7th regular meeting include: Holding a public … Continued

Franklin Pool Remains Closed due to Unhealthy Air Quality

By Randy Beehler
August 20, 2021

The City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool is closed today, Friday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region, in particular the Schneider Springs Fire. The … Continued

Yakima City Council July 20th Regular Meeting Review

By Randy Beehler
July 21, 2021

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 20th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Reading a National Night Out proclamation Directing staff to bring back … Continued

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