The Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has been recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology (“DOE”) for having achieved full compliance with all clean water requirements during 2017. DOE presented the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award during the Yakima City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd. “Yakima is well served by dedicated
The Yakima Fire Department is hosting “Take Five with a Firefighter” from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 11th at Starbucks, 5906 Summitview Avenue. “Similar to Coffee with a Cop, this is an opportunity for the community to visit with City of Yakima firefighters and learn more about the department,” said Captain Jeff
Next Wednesday, October 10th, the Yakima Fire Department will hold its 24th annual spaghetti feed at the department’s headquarters, Fire Station 91, located at 401 N. Front Street. The Yakima Fire Department Spaghetti Feed will get underway at 4:00 pm and will run until about 7:30 pm. Proceeds from this year’s spaghetti feed will again
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 2nd. Action by the Council yesterday included: Reading a New Citizens Day Proclamation. Introducing Finance and Budget Director Steve Groom. Recognizing the City’s Wastewater Division for receiving the “2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award” from the Department of Ecology. Receiving a report on the
Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, October 5th when the talents of local artists are put on public display for the latest “Windows Alive!” installment. Five years ago, the Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed the idea to harness the creativity of Central
The 44th Avenue parking lot at the City of Yakima’s Randall Park re-opens today, Monday, Oct. 1st. The parking lot had been closed for improvements that include resurfacing and additional parking spaces. “There is still some work to complete on the parking lot lights and landscaping, but the lot is open for use starting today,”
Y-PAC, the City of Yakima’s government access channel, has produced a 2018 Video Voters Pamphlet focusing on candidates for four Yakima County offices in the November 6th General Election. Candidates featured in the Video Voters Pamphlet are: · James (Jim) Curtice and Jack B. Hawkins – Yakima County Coroner · Robert C. Udall and Nolan
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 2nd regular meeting include: Reading a National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation. Introducing Finance and Budget Director Steve Groom. Receiving a report
Installation of new water service will result in traffic restrictions on Fruitvale Boulevard between North 24th Avenue and North 28th Avenue from Monday, October 1st through Friday October 5th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. The installation is for Regal Mobile Home Park, 2700 Fruitvale
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center is getting a jump start on the holiday season with a “Toys for Tots” toy drive that begins next Monday, October 1st. “We are trying to continue to give back to the community through quarterly projects,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Those wishing to participate can bring new,
