Pandemic Sparks Run on 96-Gallon Garbage Carts

Since February, the City of Yakima Solid Waste Division has seen an 11 percent increase in the tonnage generated by its residential customers.  To hold all this extra tonnage, customers have been requesting additional 96-gallon carts. “Normally, ordering additional carts does not stretch our resources. However, the current demand is causing a shortage,” said Solid


Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Lincoln Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Lincoln Avenue between 28th Avenue and 29th Avenue from Tuesday, September 29th through Wednesday, September 30th.  Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area.


Road Repair to Close Section of 3rd Street

Third Street will be closed to traffic between Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way and Yakima Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23rd and September 24th, for a road repair project. Project work hours will be 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can expect delays in the project


Yakima Health District News Release: Medical Teams International Holding Community-Based Testing this Week

Medical Teams International will be holding three community-based testing events this week for residents in Yakima County. Testing is free and no appointment is required. The testing schedule is as follows:•Wednesday, September 23 – 9:00am-1:00pm at the State Fair Park •Friday, September 25 – 9:00am-2:00pm at the Sunnyside Community Center •Friday, September 25 – 9:00am-2:00pm


Yakima Health District Comunicado de prensa – Equipos Internacionales Médicos realizará pruebas basadas en la comunidad esta semana

Equipos Internacionales Médicos llevará a cabo tres eventos comunitarios de pruebas esta semana para los residentes del condado de Yakima. Las pruebas son gratuitas y no se requiere cita. El calendario de pruebas es el siguiente: • Miércoles, 23 de septiembre de 9:00am-1:00pm en el State Fair Park• Viernes, 25 de septiembre de 9:00am-2:00pm en


Support Sought for Miller Park Improvements

Community members, led by Bertha Alicia Garza, have begun an effort to make improvements to Miller Park, located at 4th Street and E Street.  “We are asking the public to help us restore this essential northeast neighborhood park,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Our purpose is revitalize Miller Park as the heart of