Yakima police are asking for the community’s help in preventing suspicious fires by providing information about people who loiter around businesses and other commercial buildings after hours. This past summer, nearly 30 suspicious fires occurred in Yakima over the span of about six weeks, a number fire and police officials say was unusually high. The
Traffic on Yakima Avenue near the Yakima Avenue and 6th Avenue intersection will be impacted for most of the day on October 26th while City of Yakima Street Division crews make repairs to trolley tracks. The project will begin at 7:30 am on Friday, October 26th and should be completed by about 3:00 pm
A 40-year-old Yakima man was injured late in the evening on Tuesday, October 23rd when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Brian Sampson was riding his motorcycle in a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue when Yakima Police Department (“YPD”) officers suspect he ran a
The golfing season is rapidly coming to a close at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. “The last day the course will be open for play will be Tuesday, October 30th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. The course is located at 823 South 40th Avenue, across from Eisenhower High School. The typical hours
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Arts Commission and Community Review Board each have one available position. The Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Appeals currently have two available openings. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee will have one vacancy and two term expirations.
The City of Yakima is offering leaf disposal options for residents. “People can give us a call and we’ll do what we can to help them do the right thing with their leaves,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. The City of Yakima’s Refuse Division offers yard waste collection through November 30th. For $16.30 per
A stormwater project involving the installation of one new catch basin and 90 linear feet of storm drain pipe will impact traffic on a section of Modesto Way from Tuesday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 25th. Work on the project will take place from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm each day. While the project is
A class on “Outsmarting Scammers” will be presented at 10:00 am this Wednesday, October 24th, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The one-hour class will be taught by the Yakima Police Department. “It will discuss steps you can take now to help protect yourself and others,” said Recreation Program Supervisor
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Presenting a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. Approving the top four priorities from the Public Safety Forums. Granting the Nob Hill Water Association a domestic water franchise. Agreeing to the Yakima Greenway Foundation’s request for a Study
Water service line repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 3rd Avenue between Logan Avenue and Mead Avenue from Wednesday, October 17th through Friday, October 19th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the
