Yakima City Council July 20th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 20th regular meeting include: National Night Out Proclamation Discussion on allowing street-legal altered leisure vehicles on streets within City limits Proposed resolutions associated


Municipal Court Lifts Mask Requirement for Fully Vaccinated

Effective Tuesday, July 13th, City of Yakima Municipal Court will no longer require masks for those who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated persons are encouraged to continue to wear masks while attending court. Masks will be available at security stations. Hand sanitizer is available in the courtrooms. Also beginning Tuesday, social distancing will no longer be


Survey to Help Chart the Future of Yakima Parks

The City of Yakima wants to hear from the community about Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. A survey designed to provide guidance and direction for City of Yakima parks facilities and recreation programs over the next decade should be arriving in mailboxes this week. The 2021 community survey, which is being sent to 5,000


Yakima City Council July 6th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 6th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Recognizing the retirement of Police Officer Darryl Henning for 31 years of service Directing staff to bring back a proposed charter amendment to remove Council members for failure to attend City Council meetings Hiring a grant


Asphalt Restoration Work to Restrict Traffic on Tieton Drive

Asphalt restoration work will result in traffic restrictions on Tieton Drive between 32nd Avenue and 29th Avenue starting tomorrow Wednesday, July 7h through Thursday July 8th. Work on the project will begin each day at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project


Yakima City Council July 6th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 6th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 6th regular meeting include: An Apple Award presentation to Police Sergeant Ritch Fowler Discussion regarding the hours of City-approved cruise events Staff recommendation