Link Under Construction to Connect Yakima Pathways

Pathway users in Yakima will soon have an easier time getting around town.  Construction work began earlier this week on the Walter Ortman Parkway project that will eventually create a 6.5 mile pedestrian-friendly loop by connecting the Powerhouse Canal Pathway with the William O. DouglasTrail. Funded with a federal grant obtained by Yakima Transit, the Ortman


Closure of Sections of 16th Ave and J Street Extended

Temporary closures of a section of 16th Avenue that began Sunday, April 14th will continue through Wednesday, April 24th as a result of an ongoing wastewater line installation project.  The closures, which are taking place overnight from 7:00 pm until 6:00 am, affect the section of 16th Avenue between Fruitvale Boulevard and River Road. During


Yakima City Council Meeting Review

Release Date: April 17, 2013 The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, April 16th.  Action taken by the Council on April 16th included: –    Review of a quarterly update on implementation of the City of Yakima Strategic Plan –    Approval a $5 million low interest loan from the


April 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief

In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief – Yakima Wins National Award for Innovation for miCare Clinic – City Launching Next Steps in Downtown Revitalization – MLK, Jr. Blvd Underpass Project Continuing to Make Progress  April 2013 Issues Brief (pdf)


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

Contact: Communications & Public Affairs Dir. Randy Beehler — 901-1142 The Yakima City Council holds its regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, April 16th.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the April 16th agenda include: –    A quarterly update on implementation of the City of Yakima Strategic Plan –  


International Company Chosen to Provide Convention Center Food

Contact: City Manager Tony O’Rourke – 575-6040 Yakima Valley V&C Bureau President & CEO John Cooper – 575-3010 Communications & Public Affairs Dir. Randy Beehler – 901-1142 International Company Chosen to Provide Convention Center Food Centerplate, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, will become the exclusive food service provider for the Yakima