Ballroom dance classes, a new Writing Club, “Lunch & Learn” events and more are included in the Winter 2018 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled during January, February, and March. It includes event announcements, as well as a weekly schedule calendar
Harman Center Trips and Tours has published its “Trips & Tours Catalog” for 2018. Spain, the Grand Canyon, Alaska, and the Seattle Mariners are just some of the travel itineraries near and far that will be offered in the new year. The catalog covers details, deadlines, and costs for all 29 trips Harman Center Trips
The 44th Avenue parking lot at Randall Park will close for two weeks starting Monday, January 8th, for tree removal. “We are removing about a dozen trees in preparation for the removal of the existing parking lot,” said Parks Operation Supervisor Brad Schneider. “The lot will then be reworked and repaved providing a more user-friendly
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 2nd. Action by the Council on January 2nd included: Electing Kathy Coffey to serve as mayor and Dulce Gutiérrez to serve as assistant mayor for 2018-2019. Administering the Oath of Office for 3 newly elected City Council members. Issuing a proclamation commemorating Yakima’s
With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer an option for Christmas Tree disposal. “If you would like our Refuse drivers to pick your tree up from your home, please call the Refuse Department at 575-6005 to set an appointment,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. The cost is $10.00 for
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the January 2nd business meeting include: Administering the Oath of Office for 3 Newly Elected City Council members. Electing the Mayor and Assistant
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field re-opened at 12:45 pm today, Friday, December 29th. The airport closed at 9:00 pm last night, Thursday, December 28th due to inclement weather, specifically freezing rain. The airport was tentatively scheduled to re-open at 5:00 pm today, but weather conditions improved to allow the earlier opening. Information about the airport is
Due to inclement weather, specifically freezing rain, the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field has closed. The airport closed at 9:00 pm last night, Thursday, December 28th. The airport will remain closed until at least 5:00 pm today, Friday, December 29th. Conditions will be re-evaluated at that time to determine if the airport can re-open. The status
Icy road conditions are causing a four-hour delay for City of Yakima refuse operators. “We had a delay because we couldn’t get out of the shop due to icy roads,” said City of Yakima Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. Due to the holidays, the City’s Refuse Division is picking up garbage on Thursday’s route today,
Due to weather conditions, Yakima Transit will have delays to all routes. Riders may experience 20 to 30 minute delays at each bus stop. The Yakima area continues to be under a Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. It is in effect through 12:00 pm today, Friday, December 29th. The City of
