Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 5th regular meeting include: Issuing a March for Meals Proclamation. Receiving the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report. Receiving an update on the “Police


Harman Center Closing for Spring Cleaning

The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 9th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include stripping and putting new finish on all floors,


Yakima Yard Waste Collection Begins March 1st

Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Friday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb or alley on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Refuse and Recycling


Community members assist with snow removal

Throughout the city of Yakima, neighbors are helping neighbors with removing snow from driveways and sidewalks during a winter that has seen record snowfall during the month of February. One example is in the Meadowbrook area where Elder Pinhey, a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has been assisting residents with


Yakima City Council February 19th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 19th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Approving a contract with Next Step Housing for $1 million of HOME investment funds to assist with land acquisition and development of the Bicycle Apartments. Authorizing an agreement with OIC of Washington for operation and maintenance of


Take Steps to Prevent Freezing Pipes

As outside temperatures continue to plummet overnight, the likelihood of freezing pipes increases. Frozen pipes are at higher risk of bursting, which can lead to costly water damage. “Fortunately, there are steps residents and building owners can take to reduce the risk of freezing pipes,” said Assistant Public Works Director David Brown. The following are


Holiday Closures Planned for Presidents Day

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 18th, for Presidents Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. The City’s Harman