Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the January 17th agenda include:   Resolution declaring Yakima a “Welcoming City”   Adoption of 2017-2020 Yakima Economic Development Strategic Plan   Setting a


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. Action taken by the Council on January 10th included: –   Approving a Yakima airport lawsuit settlement agreement –   Setting a December 31st, 2017 deadline for securing 9-million dollars in private donations to build the Central Plaza Project –  


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the January 10th agenda include:  Yakima Airport lawsuit settlement agreement  Creation of a Transportation Benefit District and vehicle license fee  Status update on


Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic on South 18th Street

Motorists using South 18th Street between East Viola Avenue and East Mead Avenue should expect periodic delays beginning on Wednesday, December 27th because of water service repairs. The work will begin at 7:00 am and continue until 3:30 pm. During that time, Simpson Lane will be also be closed between South 17th Street and South


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on December 13th included: – Adopting the 2017 City of Yakima Budget – Setting a January 10th public hearing date for creation of a Transportation Benefit District – Placing an ambulance dispatching fee


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the December 13th agenda include: –  Adoption of the 2017 City of Yakima Budget –  Update on Homeless issues –  Setting a January 10th


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on December 6th included: –    Scheduling a study session regarding efforts to address homelessness –    Approving utility rate increases for water, sewer, stormwater and refuse service –    Raising the cap on utility rates


Art Work Wanted For 2017 Windows Alive!

The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications from the Central Washington arts community for the 2017 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! Project. The deadline for submitting an application for the spring/summer 2017 exhibition is Monday, January 30th and winners will be announced in early February. This is the fourth season for the popular event, which enables


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, December 6th, 2016. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the December 6th agenda include: –   Conducting a second public hearing on the proposed 2017 revenue and expenditure budget for the City of