Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de Prensa – Nuevo sitio de pruebas en el Parque Estatal de la Feria ayudando detectar más casos positivos de COVID-19

Los resultados de la primera semana de pruebas en el Parque Estatal de la Feria de Yakima indican que el sitio de pruebas está ayudando a detectar más casos positivos de COVID-19 en la comunidad. Desde su apertura la semana pasada, el sitio ha realizado más de 800 pruebas, de las cuales el 12% dieron … Continued

City of Yakima Drinking Water Promotion Underway

Using a wide-range of communication tools, the City of Yakima is promoting its award-winning drinking water. Two weeks ago the City launched a drinking water campaign on its website at https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/points-of-interest/city-of-yakima-drinking-water/ The water campaign link is also highlighted at the top of the City website. The City’s Community Relations Office also posts #WaterWednesday features on … Continued

Blue Star Memorial Dedication Planned at Tahoma Cemetery

A Blue Star Memorial will be dedicated at the City of Yakima Tahoma Cemetery, 1802 Tahoma Avenue, on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th. It will be placed near the veterans section of Tahoma Cemetery to honor all men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Services. The Blue Star Memorial dedication will take place … Continued

Public Invited to Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update Open House

The City of Yakima invites the community to attend a virtual open house for its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Update. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, November 12th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. To participate, register as an attendee with your name and e-mail address at https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSYuth1SQZyNw3a8O_Jizw Registered attendees will … Continued

Yakima City Council November 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Monday, November 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending a Mayoral Proclamation declaring emergency order due to COVID-19 Receiving an introductory overview of Property Tax Valuation and Levy Process from Yakima County Assessor Dave Cook Holding the first public hearing … Continued

Yakima City Council Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

During its regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 2nd, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, December 1st. 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