On March 12, 2021 the Yakima Health District (YHD) was informed by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) that two Yakima County residents had tested positive for the B.1.351 variant also known as the South African COVID-19 variant. After further investigation, it was determined that these infections were locally acquired. Originally detected in South … Continued
El 12 de marzo de 2021, el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington (DOH) informó al Distrito de Salud de Yakima (YHD) que dos residentes del Condado de Yakima habían dado positivo a la variante B.1.351, también conocida como variante COVID-19 sudafricano. Después de una mayor investigación, se determinó que estas infecciones se adquirieron … Continued
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field will host a two-week U.S. Air Force exercise. On Saturday, March 20th, a C-17 Globemaster aircraft will arrive at the airport to provide ground support equipment for troops and then depart. On Sunday, March 21st, two U-28A Pilatus and four Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft from Hurlburt Field in Valparaiso, FL will … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16th via Zoom. Agenda items for the March 16th regular meeting include: Receiving the minutes of the Special Events Council Ad Hoc Committee Receiving the 4th Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Considering a resolution authorizing participation in Agreed Order … Continued
The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden workshop is Saturday, April 17th. It will be in a webinar format due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. The free webinar is titled “Sustainable Landscapes.” It will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6991175829065231885 The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden Workshop/Webinar will feature the following presenters: Dr. … Continued
On February 10, 2021 the Yakima Health District was notified of several staff and inmates who tested positive at the Yakima County Jail. An investigation was conducted to identify all close contacts to the individuals, including inmates and staff. Additionally, further testing was conducted. The Yakima Health District conducted a site visit last week and … Continued
A tree removal project will require closing westbound traffic on a section of Summitview Avenue tomorrow, Friday, March 5th During the project work hours of 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Summitview Avenue will be closed westbound at 16th Avenue to Park Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Summitview Avenue will be reduced to one lane from Park … Continued
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a reminder about the safe re-opening of buildings that may have been closed for an extended period of time due to COVID-19 related restrictions – Reminders for safe building re-openings after COVID-19 closures > Washington State Department of Health The entire state of Washington is in Phase … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order due to COVID-19 Rescinding the motion to develop and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a scooter transportation program in Downtown Yakima Discussing the minutes of … Continued
Traffic will be impacted on a section of West Nob Hill Boulevard tomorrow, Wednesday, March 3rd, for a project to replace a sewer manhole cover. The City of Yakima Wastewater Division will work on the project from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm tomorrow. During work hours, the project will require reducing traffic to one lane … Continued
