Yakima Parks and Recreation’s annual Outdoor Summer Cinema series is canceled this year due to restrictions related to COVID-19. “With Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement this week that phases are frozen through at least July 28th, we have made the decision to cancel the series for this year,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “We … Continued
The City of Yakima has dedicated $480,000 in small business assistance. The money is available for low or moderate-income business owners that employ five or fewer people. The business must be located within the Yakima city limits. The City Council unanimously agreed to make funds available to support the smallest businesses in the City. Eligible … Continued
La ciudad de Yakima ha dedicado $480,000 en asistencia a pequeñas empresas. El dinero está disponible para dueños de negocios de ingresos bajos o moderados que emplean a cinco personas o menos. El negocio debe estar ubicado dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Yakima. El consejo municipal de la ciudad de Yakima acordó … Continued
The City of Yakima has received the Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). This is the first time the City has received the certificate. Yakima is one of only 3 Washington cities to have been recognized for this achievement to date. “The ICMA awards certificates each year to … Continued
This month’s issue includes: The City Council entering into contract negotiations with Robert Harrison for the City Manager position Yakima County entering Phase 1.5 of the state’s “Safe Start” plan Virtual summer recreation programs The City of Yakima’s “Mask up to open up” campaign The return of Windows Alive! Issues Brief is published monthly by … Continued
Water line work will result in closure of Yakima Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street from Monday, July 13th, through Friday, July 17th. Work on the project will begin at 6:00 am and last until 2:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Yakima Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use … Continued
After having interviewed four finalists for the Yakima city manager position today, the Yakima City Council voted to enter into negotiations with Robert Harrison. Yesterday, the candidates were interviewed by a panel of seven community members and a panel of seven senior City staff members. The finalist pool included Harrison, who most recently served as … Continued
During its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, July 7th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, August 4th. 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 … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 7th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Issuing a proclamation for Grand Columbia Council Scout Me In Day! Approving appointments to City boards and commissions. Approving Mayoral Proclamation extending the civil emergency proclamation and order due to COVID-19. Authorizing … Continued
The Yakima City Council has added a fourth finalist to the pool of Yakima city manager candidates that will undergo interviews today and tomorrow. Dave Zabell, who served as assistant city manager in Yakima from 2005 to 2011, was added to the group of finalists after Thomas Hutka withdrew from the process yesterday. The four … Continued
