Biodegradable Bags Return for Fall Leaf Collection Program

For the sixth year in a row, the City of Yakima Refuse Division is giving away free biodegradable bags to Yakima residents as part of its Fall Leaf Collection Program. The City’s Refuse Division is giving away bags at the Public Works Complex located at 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard from now until supplies run out.  Bags


October 2103 City of Yakima Issues Brief

In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newletter – Dedication of S Sgt Pendleton Way to Take Place on Veterans Day – Yakima Police Explorers Post Among Best in the State – Getting Rid of Unwanted Prescription Drugs Will be Free…and Easy October 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 15th agenda include: –  Setting a November 5th public hearing date regarding regulation of communication tower –  Setting a November 5th public hearing date regarding


Stormwater Pipe Replacement Will Impact Traffic on Section of Lincoln

The replacement of aging stormwater pipes crossing Lincoln Avenue at 4th Avenue will impact traffic in that area from Monday, October 14th through Thursday, October 17th. Only one westbound lane on Lincoln will be open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day from October 14th through October 17th.  No northbound or southbound traffic will


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, the Public Facilities Board, and as a youth member on the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The Planning Commission, the Public Facilities Board, and the Parks and Recreation Commission (youth member)


Yakima City Council Study Session Review

The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, October 8th at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on October 8th the Council –          Held a discussion on panhandling and homelessness –          Approved a six month moratorium to develop land use regulations on the sale of recreational marijuana Yakima City Council study sessions are


Yakima City Council Study Session Preview

The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, October 8th.  The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 8th study study session Include: –      Discusssion concerning panhandling and homelessness    –      Discussion concerning marijuana regulations and requirements –      Discussion on I-522 Additional study session information is available at http://bit.ly/1bEXHrt Yakima City


Yakima Fire Department 18th Annual Spaghetti Feed October 9th

Yakima Firefighters will be serving up their famous spaghetti sauce next Wednesday, October 9th to help raise money for the Yakima Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. The 18th Annual  Yakima Fire Department Spaghetti Feed will run from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at Fire Station 91, located at 401 North Front Street. Sponsored by


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013.  Action taken by the Council on October 1st included: –    Extending a moratorium on new billboards and digital signs for six months beginning on November 1st, 2013 –   Tabling a resolution to modify Yakima Transit Route 1 and