A total of 74 small businesses in the City of Yakima are moving to the next phase of the City’s $480,000 small business grant program. The money comes from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a Federal program intended to expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The Yakima City Council agreed to make
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August 2020 Issues Brief
Harman Center Parking Lot Hosts August Events
The community is invited to participate in a number of activities at the Harman Center this month, all taking place at the senior center’s parking lot. “The Harman Center may be closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that isn’t keeping us from being creative and having some fun,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Events
Harman Center Hosting Virtual Lego Contest
The Harman Center’s annual summer Lego tournament will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Contest deadline for the Pirate Island Virtual Lego Tournament is Friday, August 28th. Competitors simply need to complete the entry form and submit it with a photo or video of their pirate-themed Lego creation. Click https://yakimaparks.com/2020-pirate-island-virtual-lego-tournament/ for contest
Yakima City Council August 4th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 4th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending the Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order due to COVID-19. Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Yakima to execute an employment agreement for City Manager with Robert Harrison. The August
Yakima Council Approves City Manager Agreement with Robert Harrison
During its August 4th regular meeting, the Yakima City Council approved a contract with Robert Harrison, under which Harrison will become the next Yakima City Manager. Harrison’s first official day on the job will be Tuesday, September 1st. As part of the agreement, Harrison will receive an annual base salary of $207,000. After the first year
Yakima City Council Extends Declaration of Emergency Due to COVID-19
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, September 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
Stormwater Project to Impact Traffic on Englewood Avenue
The installation of two storm drains and a storm pipe will result in the westbound lane of Englewood Avenue being closed between 49th Avenue and 51st Avenue from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th. City of Yakima Stormwater Division and Streets Division personnel will install the stormwater structures
Tree Removal to Close Intersection of Lincoln Avenue and 3rd Street
A tree removal project will close the intersection at 3rd Street and Lincoln Avenue to traffic on Wednesday, August 5th, from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm. Detour signs directing traffic around the closure will be posted. Flaggers will be on site to help drivers navigate through the project area. Access to homes and businesses in
City of Yakima Re-opens Lions Pool
The City of Yakima’s Lions Pool opens to the public today, Tuesday, August 4th, for the first time since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect in March. Lions Pool is open for lap swimming and water walking activities. “With Yakima County now in Modified Phase 1 we are so excited to be able to open Lions
