The National Weather Service (“NWS”) issued a special weather statement today, Friday, calling for “Hazardous Weather Conditions” in Yakima and Central Washington. “A strong high pressure system will strengthen over the Pacific Northwest and temperatures will continue to approach the century mark through the weekend,” the NWS’ statement said. “By Monday and Tuesday, temperatures are
Construction activity is off to a strong start in the City of Yakima for the first six months of 2018. Information from the City’s Planning Division shows 617 permits were issued through the first six months of 2018 (January 1 through June 30), with a total combined valuation of $69.7 million. That’s well above the
A class on “Outsmarting Scammers” will be presented at 1:00 pm this Thursday, July 26th, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The class will be taught by the Edward Jones investment company. “It will discuss how to spot red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources that you can
Work is underway on a section of Englewood Avenue due to a sink hole that developed following an irrigation line break. The Yakima Tieton Irrigation District had a main line break this morning, Thursday, June 19th that resulted in a closure of Englewood Avenue between 40th and 44th Avenues. At about 1:00 pm today, a
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 17th. Action by the Council on July 17th included: Approving revised Council Rules of Procedure. Approving a Sister City relationship with Hadong County, South Korea. Approving traffic calming recommendations. Issuing a proclamation honoring retiring State Representative Norm Johnson Follow this link to watch Yakima
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a heat advisory for the Yakima area that will be in effect from 2:00 pm today, Monday, through 9:00 pm Tuesday, July 17th. The NWS is predicting temperatures in the City of Yakima could reach as high as 100 degrees during the heat advisory. The agency forecasts six
Click on the following link to see the July 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – July 2018 Issues Brief The July 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles on a historical preservation grant for “Fruit Row,” a column by Councilmember Kay Funk and free concerts/outdoor movies in City parks. Starting this
A federal agency is recognizing Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field’s efforts to deter wildlife from interfering with airport operations. The United States Department of Agriculture recently presented Airport Director Rob Peterson with the Airport Wildlife Award. It was announced during the Yakima City Council meeting last night, Tuesday. “I appreciate continued efforts by Director Peterson and
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 10th. Action by the Council on July 10th included: Rescheduling the August 7th City Council meeting to 6:00 pm on Monday, August 6th. Placing the Yakima Central Plaza on the November General Election ballot. Reviewing a 5-year revenue/expenditures projection report for Lions Pool. Appointing
Outsmarting scammers, genealogy and line dancing are just some of the classes included in the Summer 2018 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled through the end of September. It includes event announcements, as well as a weekly schedule calendar of ongoing
