The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 2nd, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 2nd regular meeting include: Discussion of an application for a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester. Requested Charter change language that would prohibit
Month: July 2021
New Finance and Budget Director Chosen
Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison has announced that Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines has been appointed as the City’s Finance and Budget Director. Ferrer-Santa Ines replaces Steve Groom, who resigned from the City in mid-July to become the finance director for the City of Federal Way. Groom was hired by the City of Yakima in 2018. “The
Yakima Health District News Release – COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Efforts in Yakima County
In Yakima County, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. As of July 27, Yakima County had a case rate of 229 per 100,000, which has doubled in the last two weeks. Additionally, 23 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19. Of these new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Yakima County, more
Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de prensa – Esfuerzos de Vacunación y Pruebas de COVID-19 en el Condado de Yakima
En el condado de Yakima, ha habido un aumento de casos y hospitalizaciones de COVID-19. A partir del 27 de julio, el condado de Yakima tenía una tasa de casos de 229 por cada 100,000, que se ha duplicado en las últimas dos semanas. Además, actualmente 23 personas están hospitalizadas debido a COVID-19. De estos
Water Main Repairs to Restrict Traffic on West Walnut Street
Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on West Walnut Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue on Wednesday, July 28th through Friday, July, 30th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area.
Signal Upgrades to Impact 1st Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way
Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of North 1st Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way on Wednesday morning, July 28th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday. Temporary stop signs will
City Seeks Volunteers for Pro/Con Committees
The Yakima City Council will appoint no more than three volunteers to serve on pro/con committees regarding at least two and possibly three proposed amendments to the City Charter on the November 2nd General Election ballot. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 20th, the City Council authorized two proposed amendments to the City Charter
Water Main Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue
Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Viola Avenue and Logan Avenue on Tuesday, July 27th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
Art Projects Sought for Fall/Winter Windows Alive! Display
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! project. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31st. The goal is to have the show ready by mid-October. Click Windows Alive Application and Call to Artist Fall Winter 2021.pdf for an application. Additional information is available at www.windowsalive.com.
Franklin Pool Cancels Evening Swim Sessions
Due to staffing shortages, the City of Yakima Franklin Pool is temporarily canceling evening recreational swim sessions originally scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. “Hopefully, we can have new staff on board soon so we can re-open the evening session,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton
