Yakima City Council May 21st Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 21st regular meeting include: Issuing an LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation. Receiving the 1st Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report. Holding a discussion on


Traffic Proposal Focus of Public Information Meeting

Proposed changes to sections of Jerome Avenue and Fairbanks Avenue in the vicinity of Garfield Elementary School are the focus of a public information meeting on Safe Routes to Schools. The meeting will be 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29th, in the Garfield Elementary School gymnasium, 612 North 6th Avenue. It will


Candidates Should be Aware of Sign Code Requirements

With Yakima County’s official candidate filing week beginning yesterday, Monday, May 13th, the City of Yakima reminds candidates and their supporters that signs cannot be affixed to City property – including fences or utility poles – or placed within City parks (other than public rights-of-way adjacent to parks). Campaign signs must also be removed promptly


May 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link to see the May 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – The May 2019 Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles, photos, links and City contact phone numbers. The City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter is a monthly publication of the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.


Yakima City Council May 7th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 7th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing proclamations for Missing Persons Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month. Observing a Commitment to Excellence award presentation for David Brown, Water & Irrigation Division Manager. Receiving an update on the Gang Reduction


Yakima Transit Citizens Advisory Committee to Meet on May 8th

The next meeting of the Yakima Transit Citizens Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the City of Yakima Public Works large conference room located in the Public Works Administration Building (2301 Fruitvale Boulevard). At the May 8th meeting, details about current Yakima Transit projects and


Yakima City Council May 7th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 7th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 7th regular meeting include: Issuing a Yakima Bikes and Walks Proclamation. Proclaiming Mental Health Awareness Month. Welcoming Police Chief Matt Murray. Receiving an


Traffic Signal Cabinet Install to Restrict Traffic

Installation of a new traffic signal cabinet will restrict traffic this Sunday morning, May 5th, at the intersection of 18th Street and East Nob Hill Boulevard. The traffic signal at that intersection will be temporarily shut down and travel in all directions will be restricted to one lane with stop signs posted. The restrictions will


State Honors Yakima Water/Irrigation Manager

A City of Yakima employee is among those being honored by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) next week for their efforts to provide safe and reliable drinking water. Yakima Water/Irrigation Manager Dave Brown will receive the DOH’s Commitment to Excellence Award during the Yakima City Council’s regular meeting at 5:30 pm next Tuesday,