Yakima City Council August 4th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues … Continued

Yakima Parks Offering Drive-in Movies

Yakima Parks and Recreation is offering the community three opportunities for free drive-in movies during the month of August. Movies will be shown at the Gateway Complex at Kiwanis Park. Showtime each night will be approximately 8:30 pm. The schedule is as follows: Sonic the Hedgehog, Saturday, August 8th Aladdin, Saturday, August 15th Rudy, Saturday, … Continued

City Seeks Input for Housing Action Plan

The City of Yakima is seeking the community’s input on housing needs through a survey in English and Spanish. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (HAP). The survey will assist the City in creating the plan. “Help us develop a great plan … Continued

Parks and Recreation Unveils “Bearable Adventure”

A community outreach of hope and support during the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of Yakima Parks and Recreation’s new “Bearable Adventure” initiative. “Bearable Adventure” calls for Yakima residents to place a teddy bear in a window as a symbol of comfort. Yakima residents are encouraged to get outdoors and, while practicing social distancing, search … Continued

Chip Sealing to Impact Traffic on 3rd Avenue, Mead Avenue

Drivers will experience intermittent road closures on sections of 3rd Avenue and Mead Avenue due to the City of Yakima Streets Division chip seal program. Chip sealing begins Monday, July 27th, on Third Avenue east to Voelker Avenue and Mead Avenue south to West Pierce Street. The chip seal program in this area is expected … Continued

Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 21st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Receiving the 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Report Approving an ordinance creating a policy for the display of flags at City Hall and other City of Yakima properties The July 21st Yakima City … Continued

Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 21st, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 21st regular meeting include A COVID-19 update Direction from Council regarding City Manager negotiations 2020 Second Quarter financial report The following precautions are … Continued

Water Line Work to Close Portion Of West I Street

Water line work will result in the closure of I Street between 5th Avenue and 1st Street starting Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 31st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on I Street, drivers can expect delays and should … Continued

City Planning Division Offers Guidelines for Restaurants

Restaurant owners in the city of Yakima have a tool to help them with guidelines for re-opening under Yakima County’s modified Phase 1 status in the state’s Safe Start program. Under the modified Phase 1, restaurants are able to offer limited outdoor seating for customers. The City of Yakima Planning Division launched a web page … Continued