Harman Center Closing March 7-12 for Cleaning

The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from March 7th through March 12th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include dusting fixtures, cleaning window blinds, carpet cleaning and pressure-washing the


Yakima City Council March 1st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Holding a moment of silence for the people of Ukraine Issuing a WIAA Month proclamation Receiving a Yakima School District briefing Receiving a 2022 State Legislature briefing The March 1st Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on


Clean City Program Reports Progress in 2021

Responding to more than 3,000 graffiti incidents, removing more than 1,800 shopping carts and clearing more than 180 tons of garbage were some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities in 2021. The Yakima City Council received reports on the program in the agenda packet for its meeting yesterday, March 1st. “Incidents of


City Begins Yard Waste Collection March 1st

Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Tuesday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb or alley on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Communications & Public


Water Project to Close Section of Englewood Ave

Work on a 30-inch water transmission main will close a section of Englewood Avenue beginning Monday, February 28th, and continuing through early April. Englewood Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between North 32nd Avenue and North 34th Avenue.  The closure will remain in place all hours of the weekdays and weekends for the duration


Water Line Work to Close Portion Of Powerhouse Road

Water line work will result in the closure of Powerhouse Road between Englewood Avenue and North 26th Avenue on Thursday, February 24th, and Friday, February 25th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Powerhouse Road, drivers can expect delays and


City Plans Closures for Presidents Day

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 21st, 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