Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process Begins February 26th

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a twenty-year period. Adopted by the Yakima City Council


Interactive Map, App for Yakima Transit Routes

Yakima Transit is making it easier for you to track your bus with DoubleMap at http://yakimatransit.doublemap.com/map/ The map shows Yakima Transit’s bus routes in real time, including each bus stop and the locations of buses along the routes. The map web page features announcements, as well as links to Yakima Transit’s website and the Bus


Yakima City Council February 4th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 4th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a proclamation on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. Receiving an update on Council Boards and Committee assignments and clarification on mayoral committee designation. Declining to direct City staff to assist the strong


February 2020 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link to see the February 2020 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief can also be viewed by individual pages: Page 1: Yakima continues building growth Page 2: 2020 U.S. Census begins in March / El Censo 2020 comienza en Marzo Page 3: Painted Piano project / New Code Administration


Pre-Check Benefits Expanding at Yakima Airport

Effective today, Monday, February 3rd, Pre-Check passenger benefits are expanding at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM). Through the use of “Blended Lanes,” passengers in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check program receive that benefit when using the single passenger screening lane at YKM if passenger volume does not require a dedicated Pre-Check lane. “With the


Stormwater Construction Project to Impact Traffic on Powerhouse

A stormwater construction project will impact traffic on a section of Powerhouse Road on Friday, January 31st. The section of Powerhouse between 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue will close from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on January 31st to accommodate the project. The project involves preliminary camera work by the Michels Corporation to prepare for


City of Yakima Names New Code Administration Manager

A longtime City of Yakima employee is the City’s new code administration manager. Glenn Denman, previously the City’s supervising code inspector, was named to the code administration manager position last week by Community Development Director Joan Davenport. “Glenn brings a strong technical background and many certifications to perform the duties of City Building Official, as