The air quality levels in Yakima County have reached unhealthy levels for everyone today, Thursday, September 3rd, due to the current wildfires. When air quality is unhealthy and reaches an air quality index (WAQA) range of 151 to 200, everyone is recommended to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities. Breathing in wildfire smoke can cause
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Distrito de Salud de Yakima Comunicado de Prensa – Calidad del aire no saludable en el Condado de Yakima
Los niveles de calidad del aire en el condado de Yakima han alcanzado niveles insalubres para todos esta mañana debido a los incendios forestales actuales. Cuando la calidad del aire no es saludable y alcanza un índice de calidad del aire (WAQA) en el rango de 151 a 200, se recomienda que todos permanezcan en
City of Yakima Labor Day Closures Planned
Many of the City of Yakima’s services will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. City departments such as services located at Yakima City Hall, the Public Works facility and the Y-PAC building will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of the holiday. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service
Yakima City Council September 1st Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 1st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Oath of Office for City Manager Robert Harrison Extending the Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order due to COVID-19. Discussing Miller Park improvements Agreeing to discuss the beginning of the 2021 budget process in depth during
Yakima City Council Extends Declaration of Emergency
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1st, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, October 6th. 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
Yakima Welcomes New City Manager
Yakima City Manager Robert Harrison begins his first day on the job tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1st. “I am really looking forward to working with the Yakima community, City Council, and staff in achieving their goals,” said Harrison. “Yakima is an amazing place and I feel very fortunate to be joining the City’s team.” The Yakima
Yakima City Council September 1st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 1st, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 1st regular meeting include: Oath of Office for City Manager Robert Harrison Reviewing the Downtown Association of Yakima’s 2019 Year End Report A
Asphalt Replacement to Impact 72nd Avenue Traffic
An asphalt replacement project will impact traffic on a section of 72nd Avenue beginning Monday, August 31st. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on 72nd Avenue between Alpine Way and West Chestnut Avenue starting Monday and continuing through the project’s completion, which is expected to take about two weeks. Work hours
City Re-opens Tennis, Pickleball Courts
The City of Yakima’s tennis courts at Franklin Park and Kissel Park, as well as pickleball courts at Franklin Park re-open to the public today, Friday, August 28th, for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect in March. The re-opening is possible because effective yesterday, Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
City Re-opens Randall Park Dog Park
The City of Yakima’s dog park at Randall Park re-opens to the public today, Friday, August 28th, for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect in March. The re-opening is possible because effective yesterday, Thursday, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) approved small, outdoor gatherings of five people or less from outside
