Yakima City Council August 5th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Monday, August 5th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a Gang Reduction Task Force (GRIT) update. Receiving the Ad Hoc Homeless Facility Review Committee summary report. Holding a closed record public hearing regarding a rezone application submitted by Triumph Treatment Services for 2708 Jerome Avenue.


Tree Trimming Project to Close 32nd Avenue

A section of 32nd Avenue will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6th, so City of Yakima crews can trim trees that are causing sight restrictions for traffic. The tree trimming project will close 32nd Avenue in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and Englewood Avenue. Work will begin at 9:00 am tomorrow and last until around


Yakima City Council August 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 5th regular meeting include: Issuing a National Health Center proclamation. Receiving a Gang Reduction Task Force (GRIT) update. Holding a closed record public


Annual Maintenance to Close Lions Pool Aug. 5-26

Lions Pool, an indoor facility owned and operated by the City of Yakima, will be closed for three weeks during August so needed annual maintenance on the pool can be performed. To accommodate the work, Lions Pool will be closed from Monday, August 5th through Monday, August 26th. Yakima Parks & Recreation crews will spruce


National Night Out Set for August 6th

Throughout the Yakima Valley and across the nation, communities will be throwing a “going away party for crime” during the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th.  In addition to numerous neighborhood block parties, several organizations and businesses will be sponsoring National Night Out events. As a result, the August 6th Yakima City Council


45th Annual Vintiques Rolls into State Fair Park

The 45th annual Vintiques Northwest Nationals will return to State Fair Park this week. Vendors and participants will begin setting up Thursday, August 1st on the fairgrounds and in the Yakima SunDome. Besides admiring more than 600 classic automobiles from 1972 and older on the grounds of State Fair Park, spectators can enjoy the 2nd


Franklin Park Pickleball Courts Now Open

A project more than a month in the making is now complete as eight pickleball courts opened recently at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Park. “The volunteers and staff gave many hours of time to the project,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “It is a great addition to our park system and has


Yakima City Council July 16th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for $1.1 million of HOME Investment funds to assist with redevelopment and construction of the Veteran’s Supportive Housing & Service Center project in the former Armory at 1702 Tahoma Avenue.