Yakima City Council January 19th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 19th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Entering into an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) to provide $266,406.76 in Community Development Block Grant funds to microenterprises in the city affected by COVID-19 Re-instating public comment on City


City Plans Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Many of the City of Yakima’s non-emergency services will be closed Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. City of Yakima garbage pick-up service will continue as scheduled Monday. The City’s Refuse Division asks customers to have their carts set out at the curb by


Jan. 2021 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

This month’s issue includes City of Yakima snow removal policies and tips, Yakima firefighters receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, an update on the Miller Park improvement project and the year 2020 in photos. Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.


Yakima City Council January 5th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 5th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a Martin Luther King Jr. Week Proclamation Receiving an analysis report on Washington Fruit Community Center Receiving a report on the second round of Community Development Block Grant COVID Fund program expenditures Directing City staff


City Council Extends Emergency Declaration due to COVID-19

During its regular meeting tonight, Tuesday, January 5th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, February 2nd. 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


Christmas Tree Disposal Options Are Available

With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer city residents an option for Christmas tree disposal. “If you would like our refuse drivers to pick your tree up from your home, please call the Refuse Division at 575-6005 to set an appointment,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. The cost is