A tree removal project will require temporary lane closures at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 3rd Street from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday, March 13th. Access will be maintained as much as possible to homes and businesses in the project area. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through the project area
Month: March 2023
Selection of New City Clerk Announced
Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison announced today that longtime City employee Rosalinda Ibarra has been selected to fill the position of city clerk once the current city clerk, Sonya Claar Tee, retires in June. “Rosalinda has been an outstanding part of the City team for many years,” said Harrison. “The city clerk position is a
Clean City Program Reports Progress in 2022
Responding to more than 3,400 graffiti incidents, contacting more than 7,500 individuals experiencing homelessness and clearing more than 170 tons of garbage were some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities in 2022. The Yakima City Council received updates on the program in the agenda packet for its meeting on Tuesday, March 7th.
City Seeks Comment on Housing Fund Allocation Plan
The City of Yakima was awarded $1,822,807 in Home Investment Partnership Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In response, the City has developed a draft allocation plan as required by HUD in order to receive HOME-ARP funds. The grant is available to
Water Line Work to Close Section of Castlevale Road
Water line work will close a section of Castlevale Road on Thursday, March 9th, 2023. Castlevale Road will be closed to thru traffic between North 24th Avenue and North 25th Avenue. Work on the project will start at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Local access to residents and businesses will be maintained. Emergency
Yakima City Council March 7th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the March 7th Council meeting – Yakima City Council (yakimawa.gov) The March 7th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum
Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on N. 16th Ave
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 16th Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Garfield Avenue on Monday and Tuesday, March 6th and 7th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project
Yakima City Council March 7th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. Agenda items for the March 7th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire March 7th meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street. Live public
March 2023 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following for the City of Yakima’s March 2023 Issues Brief e-newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Yakima County News Release – Amnesty Program for Delinquent Court Accounts Extended
Click the following for a Yakima County news release announcing an Amnesty Program for delinquent court accounts is extended through the month of March – News Flash • Yakima County, WA • CivicEngage The City of Yakima Municipal Court is among courts in the area participating in this Amnesty Program, which was originally offered for
