First COVID-19 Death in Yakima County

“Today, we received the devastating news that Yakima County has suffered the first death related to COVID-19. The deceased was an elderly resident of a long-term care facility in Yakima County. This is a tragedy for all of us and our thoughts go out to the family and friends of this individual. We are working


Primera muerte de COVID-19 en el condado de Yakima

“Hoy recibimos noticias devastadoras que el condado de Yakima sufrió la primera muerte relacionada con COVID-19. El fallecido fue un residente de era un residente de un cuidado a largo plazo. Esto es una tragedia y nuestros pensamientos se van a la familia y amigos de este individuo. Trabajamos día y noche en asociación con


Fisher Park Golf Season Postponed due to COVID-19

The golfing season is postponed indefinitely at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. The course was scheduled to open this Friday, March 27th. “We are going to postpone the opening until further notice due to concerns and restrictions associated with COVID-19,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. Yakima Parks and Recreation also reminds the


Free Landscaping Workshop Rescheduled due to COVID-19

The Spring 2020 Heritage Garden workshop at Yakima Area Arboretum has been tentatively rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. The workshop, originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, will instead be held on Sunday, May 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm “We currently have 80 attendees registered,” said Heather Wendt, Assistant Manager Benton and


Yakima Health District recommends strict social distancing

As of this (Saturday) morning the total of presumptive positive and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Yakima County is 20 (4 presumptive positive and 16 confirmed cases). 19 out of 20 are currently recovering at home. One individual is currently hospitalized. While most people who get COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms, some individuals


Portion of Hathaway Street to Close for OIC Food Bank

Traffic will be impacted on a section of Hathaway Street each Tuesday and Thursday, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th for the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington Food Bank, 1419 Hathaway Street. The City of Yakima will close the eastbound lane of Hathaway Street from 16th Avenue to 15th Avenue from 8:30 am to 12:00


Yakima City Council March 17th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 17th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving an update on the City of Yakima’s response to COVID-19 Receiving the Yakima County Development Association’s 2019 Report Issuing a Meals on Wheels March for Meals Proclamation Agreeing to discuss offering a permanent employment contract