City Garbage Collection Seeks Community’s Continued Help

As the state of Washington works to re-open and recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Yakima Refuse Division continues its efforts each day to meet the community’s trash-removal needs. “While we are optimistic our state is on its way to recovery, we continue to ask our customers to help keep our refuse … Continued

City of Yakima Labor Day Closures Planned

Many of the City of Yakima’s services will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. City departments such as services located at Yakima City Hall, the Public Works facility and the Y-PAC building will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of the holiday. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service … Continued

Yakima City Council September 1st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 1st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Oath of Office for City Manager Robert Harrison Extending the Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order due to COVID-19. Discussing Miller Park improvements Agreeing to discuss the beginning of the 2021 budget process in depth during … Continued

Yakima City Council Extends Declaration of Emergency

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1st, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, October 6th. The declaration enables the City to potentially be eligible for state and federal assistance needed to meet costs associated with the COVID-19 emergency and to make purchases … Continued