During its August 4th regular meeting, the Yakima City Council approved a contract with Robert Harrison, under which Harrison will become the next Yakima City Manager. Harrison’s first official day on the job will be Tuesday, September 1st. As part of the agreement, Harrison will receive an annual base salary of $207,000. After the first year
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, September 1st. 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
The installation of two storm drains and a storm pipe will result in the westbound lane of Englewood Avenue being closed between 49th Avenue and 51st Avenue from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th. City of Yakima Stormwater Division and Streets Division personnel will install the stormwater structures
A tree removal project will close the intersection at 3rd Street and Lincoln Avenue to traffic on Wednesday, August 5th, from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm. Detour signs directing traffic around the closure will be posted. Flaggers will be on site to help drivers navigate through the project area. Access to homes and businesses in
The City of Yakima’s Lions Pool opens to the public today, Tuesday, August 4th, for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect in March. Lions Pool is open for lap swimming and water walking activities. “With Yakima County now in Modified Phase 1 we are so excited to be able to open Lions
The City of Yakima Utility Services Division is offering free one-on-one assistance in person to help residents register their City water, sewer, garbage and irrigation accounts online. The benefit of online payment is it allows City utility customers to manage their accounts at their convenience without coming to Yakima City Hall, which is closed to
Beginning this week, Alaska Airlines is resuming a second flight between Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The second flight is thanks to an increase in passengers at YKM and it also provides additional travel flexibility from Yakima. “The ability to increase daily service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport indicates a strong
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues
Yakima Parks and Recreation is offering the community three opportunities for free drive-in movies during the month of August. Movies will be shown at the Gateway Complex at Kiwanis Park. Showtime each night will be approximately 8:30 pm. The schedule is as follows: Sonic the Hedgehog, Saturday, August 8th Aladdin, Saturday, August 15th Rudy, Saturday,
The City of Yakima is seeking the community’s input on housing needs through a survey in English and Spanish. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (HAP). The survey will assist the City in creating the plan. “Help us develop a great plan
