The City of Yakima has declared a state of emergency due to severe winter weather that began Friday evening, has continued today, and is expected to last through at least Sunday morning. A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service Saturday afternoon will remain in effect until at least 10:00 am Sunday. “The emergency
Due to severe winter weather conditions, Yakima Transit will not be providing bus service today, Saturday, February 9th. “Out of an abundance of safety, Yakima Transit will not be running today,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler. “Given the road conditions, the cold temperatures, and high winds, it’s better if people stay at
A Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled. The City issues a Snow Route Alert when necessary to provide notice to drivers to remove their vehicles from designated snow routes in order to allow snow to be plowed from roads as efficiently and safely as possible. Severe
The Yakima City Council meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, February 5th) has been cancelled due to winter weather conditions. Items scheduled to be considered by the Council at tonight’s meeting will be moved to the Council’s February 19th regular meeting agenda. “Because of significant snowfall overnight and a forecast showing the potential for more precipitation
Due to considerable snowfall, a Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima. This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect until further notice. An update regarding the Snow Route Alert and how long it will remain in effect will be provided by 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 6th. A key part
Damage to a house in the 600 block of Cornell Avenue in Yakima is estimated to be about $75,000 following a fire Tuesday morning. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response) Yakima Fire Department (YFD)
As a result of inclement weather, some City of Yakima facilities will be opening later than usual on Tuesday, February 5th in order to allow Streets Division crews adequate time to make local roadways as safe as possible for drivers. City employees assigned to the facilities listed below do not need to report to work
A 17-year-old male was hit by a Ford Explorer early this morning while he was crossing Nob Hill Boulevard in the vicinity of Rock Avenue. The 17-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious after having been struck by the Explorer. As a result of his injuries, including a possible skull fracture, the 17-year-old is being transported to
Damage to a house in the 1800 block of South 8th Avenue in Yakima is estimated to be about $50,000 following a fire Wednesday evening. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response) Yakima Fire Department
The City of Yakima is asking community members to provide input regarding the recruitment of the next Yakima police chief during two upcoming forums. The City and Public Sector Search & Consulting, the recruiting firm hired by the City to conduct a search for the next police chief, will host two community forums in early
