As Yakima experiences its first significant weather event this winter, emergency responders encourage drivers to follow some simple safety measures to avoid being involved in an accident. “The most obvious tip for driving in winter weather is to slow down,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler. “Simply driving more slowly than normal increases
Water line work will result in closure of 2nd Street between Staff Sgt Pendleton Way and Yakima Avenue from Monday, December 9th through Friday, December 13th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on 2nd Street, drivers can expect delays and
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a presentation of the draft Equity and Community Integration Plan. Holding a discussion regarding Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center
Severe wind has resulted in damage to trees and other structures in Yakima since it began early Wednesday. The community Christmas tree, which was just set in place yesterday at Millennium Plaza, rolled onto its side sometime this morning as a result of strong winds. The tree appears to have suffered only minimal damage and
Local non-profit service providers and staff from several City of Yakima divisions and departments teamed up early Thursday morning to reach out to people camping on public property and point them toward safe, temporary housing, regular meals, and other services. The task force included representatives from Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, and
The installation of a wastewater line will result in the closure of a portion of Jerome Avenue from Monday, November 18th through Wednesday, November 20th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 4:00 pm each day. While the project is underway, Jerome Avenue between 20th Avenue and 25th Avenue will
The latest count of returns for the 2019 General Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office. In the race to replace Dulce Gutierrez in Yakima City Council District 1, Eliana Macias has expanded her lead over Kenton Gartrell 51.71% to 48.16%. After the first count on election night, Gartrell led Macias 60%
The latest count of returns for the 2019 General Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office, and the lead in one race for a Yakima City Council seat has changed hands. In the race to replace Dulce Gutierrez in Yakima City Council District 1, Eliana Macias has taken the lead over Kenton
A tree removal project will impact traffic on a section of 11th Avenue from Tuesday, November 12th through Friday, November 22nd. While the project is underway, the 1700 block of South 11th Avenue will be closed to traffic. Work is expected to begin at 7:00 am and end at 3:00 pm each day of the
The second count of returns for the 2019 General Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office, and the results have not changed much from the first count of ballots on election night. In the race to replace Dulce Gutierrez in Yakima City Council District 1, Kenton Gartrell has 57.38% of the vote
