Fire Damages 4th Street Apartment Building

One person was injured and approximately 40 people were evacuated this morning, Wednesday, due to a fire at an apartment building on South 4th Street near Downtown Yakima. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response) … Continued

Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 5th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Approving a rezone application submitted for 5231 W. Powerhouse Road. Receiving an update on the Yakima Police Chief search. Discussing Yakima School District joint meeting priorities. Approving an ordinance that, effective April 16th, changes the start time … Continued

Applications Being Accepted for Lodging Tax & Tourism Promotion Funds

The City of Yakima is now receiving applications for Fiscal Year 2020 lodging tax & tourism promotion grant funds. May 1st is the application deadline. The City of Yakima’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review applications during its meeting on Thursday, May 16th, and forward its recommendations to the Yakima City Council for review … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue

Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6th through Wednesday, March 13th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued

Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 5th regular meeting include: Issuing a March for Meals Proclamation. Receiving the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report. Receiving an update on the “Police … Continued