On March 17, 2021, the Yakima Health District (YHD) was informed by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) that one Yakima County resident had tested positive for the B.1.1.7 variant also known as the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant. After further investigation, it was determined that this infection was locally acquired. Originally detected in United
Month: March 2021
Clean City Program Reports Progress in 2020
Responding to more than 7,000 graffiti incidents, removing more than 1,500 shopping carts and clearing more than 90 tons of debris are some of the activities provided by the City of Yakima Clean City Program in 2020. The Yakima City Council received an annual report on the program in its agenda packet for the March
Wastewater Repairs to Restrict Traffic on Tieton Drive
Traffic will be impacted on a section of Tieton Drive tomorrow, Thursday, March 18th, for repairs to a wastewater line. Crews will work on the project from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm tomorrow. During work hours, the project will require reducing traffic to one lane in each direction on Tieton Drive between 80th Avenue and
Yakima City Council March 16th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 16th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing an addendum to an agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the Cowiche Canyon Trail Project Receiving the 4th Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Authorizing participation in Agreed Order for remediation at 1808 N. 1st Street,
Yakima Health District News Release – Drive-Through Community Vaccination Clinic to Open at Yakima State Fair Park
The Yakima Health District (YHD), in partnership with Signal Health, the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management (YVOEM) and Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital will open the drive-thru Community Vaccination Clinic at the Yakima State Fair Park. Over the last few weeks, these partners have been working together to ensure that once enough vaccines were available,
Yakima Health District News Release – First Case of South African COVID-19 Variant in Yakima County
On March 12, 2021 the Yakima Health District (YHD) was informed by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) that two Yakima County residents had tested positive for the B.1.351 variant also known as the South African COVID-19 variant. After further investigation, it was determined that these infections were locally acquired. Originally detected in South
Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de prensa – Primer caso de variante sudafricana de COVID-19 en el condado de Yakima
El 12 de marzo de 2021, el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (DOH) informó al Distrito de Salud de Yakima (YHD) que dos residentes del Condado de Yakima habían dado positivo a la variante B.1.351, también conocida como variante COVID-19 sudafricano. Después de una mayor investigación, se determinó que estas infecciones se adquirieron
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field Hosting Air Force Exercise
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field will host a two-week U.S. Air Force exercise. On Saturday, March 20th, a C-17 Globemaster aircraft will arrive at the airport to provide ground support equipment for troops and then depart. On Sunday, March 21st, two U-28A Pilatus and four Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft from Hurlburt Field in Valparaiso, FL will
Yakima City Council March 16th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16th via Zoom. Agenda items for the March 16th regular meeting include: Receiving the minutes of the Special Events Council Ad Hoc Committee Receiving the 4th Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Considering a resolution authorizing participation in Agreed Order
Registrations Open for 2021 Spring Garden Webinar
The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden workshop is Saturday, April 17th. It will be in a webinar format due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. The free webinar is titled “Sustainable Landscapes.” It will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6991175829065231885 The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden Workshop/Webinar will feature the following presenters: Dr.
