The City of Yakima Franklin Pool remains closed today, Friday, due to unhealthy air quality. The pool has been closed since yesterday, Thursday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region. The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Yakima area that is in
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Franklin Pool Closing due to Unhealthy Air Quality
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool is temporarily closing due to air quality that is considered unhealthy. Franklin Pool is closed today, Thursday, and possibly tomorrow due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cautions that sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors
Car Wash Survey to Assist City Stormwater Outreach
The City of Yakima is seeking the public’s help in preserving the natural environment through a survey of current car washing habits. “Anonymous responses to the car wash survey will help the City in future education and outreach efforts regarding the management of wastewater from car washing,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler.
Maintenance Requires Closing Lions Pool Through August 23rd
Lions Pool, an indoor facility owned and operated by the City of Yakima, is closed through Monday, August 23rd, so needed annual maintenance on the pool can be performed. Yakima Parks & Recreation crews are sprucing up several parts of the facility during the closure. General maintenance and repairs will be completed during the closure
Survey Seeks Input on Pedestrian Access
In addition to two walking tours this Thursday, the City of Yakima Planning Division continues to offer a brief online survey in English and Spanish to receive public input for the City’s Pedestrian Master Plan. Survey links: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES The survey effort began in November 2020, when the City of Yakima Bike and Pedestrian Committee
Encuesta busca opinión del público sobre el acceso peatonal
Además de dos recorridos a pie este jueves, la División de Planificación de la Ciudad de Yakima continúa ofreciendo una breve encuesta en línea en inglés y español para recibir comentarios del público sobre el Plan Maestro para peatones de la Ciudad. Enlaces de encuestas: – Inglés: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan – Español: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES El esfuerzo de la
Signal Upgrades to Impact 2nd Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard
Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Wednesday morning, August 11th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday. Temporary stop signs
Walking Tour Seeks Input on Pedestrian Access
The City of Yakima Planning Division is offering two walking tours for the City’s first Pedestrian Master Plan. Tours will be this Thursday, August 12th, at the following times and locations: 9:00 am to 10:00 am starting at the Capitol Theatre and looping around a small portion of Downtown Yakima. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Recorrido a pie busca información sobre el acceso peatonal
La División de Planificación para la Ciudad de Yakima está ofreciendo dos recorridos a pie para el primer Plan para Peatones de la Ciudad. Los recorridos serán el jueves, 12 de agosto, a los siguientes horarios y localidades 9:00 am a 10:00 am empezando en el Capitol Theatre y dara vuelta alrededor de una pequeña
Opportunities Available on City Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Integration Committee has one position available and one youth position vacancy. The Parks & Recreation Commission has two vacant positions and one youth vacancy. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Arts Commission each have one vacancy.
