The Yakima City Council will appoint no more than three volunteers to serve on pro/con committees regarding at least two and possibly three proposed amendments to the City Charter on the November 2nd General Election ballot. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 20th, the City Council authorized two proposed amendments to the City Charter
Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Viola Avenue and Logan Avenue on Tuesday, July 27th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! project. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31st. The goal is to have the show ready by mid-October. Click Windows Alive Application and Call to Artist Fall Winter 2021.pdf for an application. Additional information is available at www.windowsalive.com.
Due to staffing shortages, the City of Yakima Franklin Pool is temporarily canceling evening recreational swim sessions originally scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. “Hopefully, we can have new staff on board soon so we can re-open the evening session,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton
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
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
A section of 20th Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, July 12th, for an emergency sewer pipe replacement project. The project will require closing 20th Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and West Prasch Avenue. The closure is expected to last through next week and possibly over next weekend. Access to homes and businesses in the
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
Click the following link for the July 2021 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
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
