The City of Yakima’s Refuse Division has switched to its summer hours due to COVID-19. “Normally we begin the summer schedule in June, but in an attempt to work with staff scheduling due to COVID-19 we have implemented our summer schedule,” said Refuse and Recycling Manager Loretta Zammarchi. As a result, City crews will collect
Wednesday, April 1st, will mark the start of the 2020 irrigation season for the vast majority of the residential and business customers served by the City of Yakima’s irrigation system. That’s the day that the majority of the collection of systems operated by the City’s Water/Irrigation Division are scheduled to begin delivering water. All City
“Today, we received the tragic news that another Yakima County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. The deceased was in their 30’s and had several chronic conditions. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of this individual. During this difficult time, we must come together as a community and ensure
“Hoy recibimos la trágica noticia de que otro residente del condado de Yakima murió como resultado de COVID-19. El fallecido estaba en sus 30 y tenía varias condiciones crónicas. Nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia y amigos de esta persona. Es en momentos difíciles debemos unirnos como comunidad y asegurarnos de que estamos haciendo
Motorists are encouraged to use caution tomorrow, Thursday, March 26th, when a traffic signal will be temporarily out due to a Pacific Power & Light (PP&L) service change. The signal at 24th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard will be dark from approximately 9:30 am to 10:30 am tomorrow while PP&L crews work on the
“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
“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
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
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
On Sunday evening, Dr. Teresa Everson, Health Officer of the Yakima Health District issued a Stay at Home Order for all Yakima County residents. The Stay at Home Order states that residents of Yakima County must remain at their place of residence, except as needed for essential travel such as for food, medications and medical
