Results from the first week of testing at the Yakima State Fair Park indicate that the testing site is helping detect more positive cases of COVID-19 in the community. Since opening last week, the site has performed over 800 tests, with 12% of those being positive for COVID-19. The free testing site operates Tuesday to
Category: COVID-19
Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de Prensa – Nuevo sitio de pruebas en el Parque Estatal de la Feria ayudando detectar más casos positivos de COVID-19
Los resultados de la primera semana de pruebas en el Parque Estatal de la Feria de Yakima indican que el sitio de pruebas está ayudando a detectar más casos positivos de COVID-19 en la comunidad. Desde su apertura la semana pasada, el sitio ha realizado más de 800 pruebas, de las cuales el 12% dieron
Public Invited to Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update Open House
The City of Yakima invites the community to attend a virtual open house for its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Update. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, November 12th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. To participate, register as an attendee with your name and e-mail address at https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSYuth1SQZyNw3a8O_Jizw Registered attendees will
Yakima City Council November 2nd Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Monday, November 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending a Mayoral Proclamation declaring emergency order due to COVID-19 Receiving an introductory overview of Property Tax Valuation and Levy Process from Yakima County Assessor Dave Cook Holding the first public hearing
Yakima City Council Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
During its regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 2nd, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, December 1st. The declaration enables the City to potentially be eligible for state and federal assistance needed to meet costs associated with the COVID-19 emergency and to make purchases
Public Invited to Pedestrian Master Plan Kick-Off Meeting
The City of Yakima invites the community to attend a kick-off meeting for its new Pedestrian Master Plan. The meeting will be conducted by the City of Yakima Bike and Pedestrian Committee via Zoom at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 5th. To participate, register as an attendee with your name and e-mail address at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9HbreLjdSPmX2C7eke-LwQ
“Tahoma Tours” Offers Historic Stories of Yakima
Historic stories of Yakima are featured in a new video series, “Tahoma Tours,” offering virtual tours of the City of Yakima’s Tahoma Cemetery, 1802 Tahoma Avenue. The first episode – available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-OElZrb3VA – provides a Tahoma Cemetery overview such as sections of the cemetery dedicated to early pioneers and local community service groups. Future
Yakima City Council October 20th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 20th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 20th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update Recognizing the City water treatment plant for its Gold Certificate of Achievement for 10 years
Segunda Ronda de Fondos CARES Disponibles a Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro
La ciudad de Yakima ha dedicado $1.4 millones adicionales sin requisitos de reembolso para ayudar a corporaciones sin fines de lucro dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Los fondos de la beca provienen del Acto Federal de Ayuda, Alivio, y Seguridad Económica Coronavirus (CARES). El consejo de la ciudad de Yakima ha apartado los
Harman Center Resumes Health, Wellness Classes
Health and wellness classes resume Monday, October 19th, at the City of Yakima Harman Center. “It is exciting to be able to bring back these classes for our community,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “We have missed our seniors and I know they have missed us here at the Harman Center as well.” Classes
