Yakima City Council July 20th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 20th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Reading a National Night Out proclamation Directing staff to bring back resolutions regarding placing City Charter amendments on the November general election ballots concerning including one regarding removing Council members for failure to attend City Council

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Yakima City Council July 20th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 20th regular meeting include: National Night Out Proclamation Discussion on allowing street-legal altered leisure vehicles on streets within City limits Proposed resolutions associated

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Municipal Court Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated

Effective Tuesday, July 13th, City of Yakima Municipal Court will no longer require masks for those who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated persons are encouraged to continue to wear masks while attending court. Masks will be available at security stations. Hand sanitizer is available in the courtrooms. Also beginning Tuesday, social distancing will no longer be

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Emergency Sewer Pipe Replacement to Close Section of 20th Avenue

A section of 20th Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, July 12th, for an emergency sewer pipe replacement project. The project will require closing 20th Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and West Prasch Avenue. The closure is expected to last through next week and possibly over next weekend. Access to homes and businesses in the

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Survey to Help Chart the Future of Yakima Parks

The City of Yakima wants to hear from the community about Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. A survey designed to provide guidance and direction for City of Yakima parks facilities and recreation programs over the next decade should be arriving in mailboxes this week. The 2021 community survey, which is being sent to 5,000

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