The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, June 4th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Observing a moment of silence for the victims of the shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Proclaiming the week of June 10th as Juneteenth Freedom Week in the City of Yakima. Approving a resolution repealing the City’s participation
Removal of deactivated train tracks will result in daytime lane restrictions along a portion of South 1st Street on Thursday, June 6th. While the project is underway, South 1st Street between Pacific Avenue and Arlington Street will experience periodic lane restrictions, but traffic will be allowed through the project area. Work on the project will
Two community input meetings will be held Wednesday, June 12th, regarding the possibility of a community swimming pool at the City of Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The first meeting will be at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12th at the Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center, 1211 South 7th Street. It will be followed
The City of Yakima is starting work this week on creating eight courts for one of the nation’s fastest growing sports – Pickleball. photo courtesy USAPA Three of the six tennis courts at the City’s Franklin Park will be converted to pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place next Monday through Thursday, June 3rd through June 6th, on Fruitvale Boulevard from 40th Avenue to 39th Avenue. The curb lane on Fruitvale Blvd in front of Denny’s Restaurant will be closed, restricting eastbound traffic to one lane as City of Yakima Street Department crews remove and pave
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 4th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the June 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a 2019 Legislative Session review. Considering a resolution repealing the City’s participation in the federal E-Verify program. Discussing
“Family Play Days” at Fisher Park Golf Course and the opening of Franklin Pool on June 15th are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2019 Summer Program Guide recently issued by City of Yakima Parks and Recreation. The guide is now available at the Yakima Parks and Recreation office (2301 Fruitvale
A project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street continues. The project is taking place on Hathaway Street from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco is the primary contractor on the project. To date, the contractor has installed approximately 2,000 lineal feet of
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Review Board and Tree City USA Board each have one available position. There is one vacant youth position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission has three vacancies and the Board of
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial 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
