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Author: Randy Beehler

Emergency Sewer Pipe Replacement to Keep Section of 20th Avenue Closed

By Randy Beehler
July 19, 2021

A section of 20th Avenue that was first closed on July 12th for an emergency sewer pipe replacement project will tentatively reopen next week. As a result of the project, … Continued

Yakima City Council April 20th Regular Meeting Preview

By Randy Beehler
April 16, 2021

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 6th. Agenda items for the April 20th regular meeting include: Retirement recognition of … Continued

Crosswalk Marking Project to Impact 40th and Chestnut Traffic

By Randy Beehler
April 16, 2021

A crosswalk marking project will impact traffic at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for a few hours in the morning on Monday, April 19th. From 9:30 am … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

By Randy Beehler
April 15, 2021

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Integration Committee (youth) has one available position.  The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory … Continued

Storm Drain Project to Impact Traffic on SSgt Pendleton Way

By Randy Beehler
April 14, 2021

A storm drain project will result in the closure of a section of SSgt Pendleton Way from Thursday, April 15th at 7:00 am through Monday, April 19th at 5:00 pm. … Continued

YPD Customer Service Window Closing – No New CPL Applications Accepted

By Randy Beehler
November 15, 2020

In light of new restrictions on activities being instituted by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee because of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, the Yakima Police Department (YPD) customer … Continued

Yakima Woman Injured When Vehicle Crashes into Apartment

By Randy Beehler
August 25, 2019

At about 10:20 pm on Saturday, August 24th, Yakima police responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into an apartment in the 200 block of North 10th Street. When … Continued

Yakima Police Asking for Community Help to Locate Teenager

By Randy Beehler
March 30, 2019

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) is asking for the community’s help in locating a teenager who left an evaluation/treatment facility Saturday evening. Mia Tolman, who is 15 years old and … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

By Randy Beehler
February 8, 2019

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Community Review Board, … Continued

SunComm Affected by 9-1-1 Outage Occurring Across U.S.

By Randy Beehler
December 27, 2018

Emergency calls to 9-1-1 at the SunComm center that serves several first responder agencies in Yakima County is being affected by an outage that is being attributed to an as … Continued

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