The City of Yakima has dedicated $1 million for small business assistance with no repayment requirements. Grant funds are from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Businesses within the city limits can apply for up to $10,000 for eligible expenses such as business rent/mortgage, business utilities, business insurance, and other operating
La ciudad de Yakima ha dedicado $1 millón para asistencia a pequeñas empresas sin requisitos de pago. Los fondos de la subvención provienen de la Ley federal de ayuda, alivio y seguridad económica para el Coronavirus (CARES). Los negocios dentro de los límites de la ciudad pueden solicitar hasta $10,000 para gastos elegibles, como alquiler/hipoteca
After a 5-month delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, new playground equipment will be installed at the City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park this Saturday, September 19th. “Our hope is to have the playground completed by the end of September and, when the Yakima Health District allows playgrounds to be used again, children will be able
South 32nd Avenue will be closed to traffic between Bonnie Doon Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard tomorrow morning, Thursday, for a road repair project. The project work hours are 6:30 am to 10:00 am. A detour will be in place and flaggers will be on site. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can expect
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 15th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Receiving the Yakima Police Department Truth and Reconciliation Presentation Authorizing an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) for $1 million of CARES Act funding for a small business grant program to
Local students are invited to drop by two City of Yakima parks to checkout games and sports equipment for free starting Monday, September 14th. Between 3:15 pm and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, Yakima Parks and Recreation staff will issue equipment such as board games, soccer balls, basketballs, ping pong and craft supplies at Kissel
Traffic will be impacted on a section of 72nd Avenue next Monday and Tuesday, September 14th and 15th, for a sidewalk repair project. The southbound right lane of 72nd Avenue will be closed south of Nob Hill Boulevard for about 300 feet. The sidewalk in that area will also be closed. The project work hours
The Yakima Health District will continue to provide at-home, mail-in COVID-19 test kits for Yakima County residents on Tuesday September 15th and Thursday September 17th. Distribution will take place at the Yakima Health District on 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Union Gap, WA 98903 from 2:00pm-6:00pm on both days. Individuals who plan to pick up at-home
El Distrito de Salud de Yakima continuará proporcionando kits de prueba de COVID-19 en el hogar y enviadas por correo para los residentes del condado de Yakima martes 15 de septiembre de y jueves 17 de septiembre. La distribución se llevará a cabo en el Distrito de Salud de Yakima en 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive,
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 15th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 15th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update Appointments to City of Yakima boards, commissions and Council committees Discussing terms and conditions of
