Yakima City Council February 20th Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 20th. Action by the Council on February 20th included: Recognizing the retirements of Fire Chief Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich. Receiving the 2017 Sundome Annual Report. Approving appointments to various City commission, boards, and committees. Upholding the Hearing Examiner’s decision


Tree Removal to Impact Traffic on Walnut Street

A tree removal project will close one lane on portions of Walnut Street from today, Tuesday, February 20th through Friday, February 23rd. The curbside eastbound lane of Walnut Street will be closed from Second Street to First Street and First Street to Front Avenue. The closure is in effect from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm


Yakima City Council February 20th Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 20th business meeting include: Receiving the 2017 Sundome Annual Report. Recognizing the retirements of Fire Chief Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire


Wind Advisory Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a wind advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th from 11:00 am through 10 pm. The NWS anticipates sustained winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. It cautions that tree limbs may break and scattered power outages


Holiday Closures Planned for Presidents Day

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 19th, 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


Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process to Open February 28th

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a twenty-year period. Adopted by the Yakima City Council