The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the December 2nd agenda include: – Second public hearing on the proposed 2015 City of Yakima budget – Special recognition for response to water main break on Yakima
Month: November 2014
YFD Discourages Using Hot Oil Gas Fueled Turkey Fryers
The Yakima Fire Department would like to discourage cooking your holiday turkey with an outdoor, gas-fueled turkey fryer which uses hot oil. The process of submerging a turkey in oil at a temperature of 350 degrees or more, on an open flame, elevated stand presents numerous safety hazards. Unintentional spills of boiling cooking oil could
Maintenance Work on Portion of Powerhouse Road to Affect Drivers
A shoulder maintenance and cleanup project will result in the closure of a section of Powerhouse Road for most of the day on Friday, November 21st. City of Yakima crews will be doing basic work along the should of Powerhouse Road between Pecks Canyon Road and Cowiche Canyon Road. As a result, that portion of
Irrigation Project Phase 2 Update
P.O.W. Contracting, Inc., a Pasco-based construction firm, is the primary contractor for an approximately $980,000 project that will improve the irrigation system in several neighborhoods in Yakima. Work on the West Yakima Irrigation System Phase 2 Improvements project will continue in the coming weeks and is expected to be completed by the start of the
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014. Action taken by the Council on November 18th included: – Continuation of a temporary moratorium on new homeless shelters – Approval of an agreement to provide fire protection services for the City of Union Gap – Seeking additional
Tree Trimming on 80th Avenue to Affect Drivers
Tree trimming along 80th Avenue will result in the closure of portions of the northbound lane of the street for most of the day on Wednesday, November 19th. City of Yakima crews will be cutting back branches on trees along the roadway to improve safety in the area. As a result, portions of the northbound
November 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Articles in the November 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief include: Santa to Again Share Breakfast at Harman Center – Help Keep Yakima Safe When Winter Weather Hits – Take Steps to Prevent Winter Home Fires To see the November 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief, click on the link below. November 2014 City of Yakima
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 18th, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the November 18th agenda include: – A public hearing on a six month moratorium for new homeless shelters – A public hearing on the proposed 2015 City
City Knows It Will Take Some Time to Adjust to New Snow Routes
Understanding that its new snow removal plan, which includes the use of designated “snow routes”, will come as a surprise to some people this winter, the City of Yakima will lean toward notification and education during the first snowfall that results in the plan being initiated. With a focus on speeding up the City’s process
Irrigation System Improvements Continue in Yakima Neighborhoods
P.O.W. Contracting, Inc., a Pasco-based construction firm, is the primary contractor for an approximately $980,000 project that will improve the irrigation system in several neighborhoods in Yakima. Work on the West Yakima Irrigation System Phase 2 Improvements project will continue in the coming weeks is expected to be completed by the start of the 2015
