Community members, led by Bertha Alicia Garza, have begun an effort to make improvements to Miller Park, located at 4th Street and E Street. “We are asking the public to help us restore this essential northeast neighborhood park,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Our purpose is revitalize Miller Park as the heart of
The City of Yakima has dedicated $1 million for small business assistance with no repayment requirements. Grant funds are from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Businesses within the city limits can apply for up to $10,000 for eligible expenses such as business rent/mortgage, business utilities, business insurance, and other operating
La ciudad de Yakima ha dedicado $1 millón para asistencia a pequeñas empresas sin requisitos de pago. Los fondos de la subvención provienen de la Ley federal de ayuda, alivio y seguridad económica para el Coronavirus (CARES). Los negocios dentro de los límites de la ciudad pueden solicitar hasta $10,000 para gastos elegibles, como alquiler/hipoteca
After a 5-month delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, new playground equipment will be installed at the City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park this Saturday, September 19th. “Our hope is to have the playground completed by the end of September and, when the Yakima Health District allows playgrounds to be used again, children will be able
South 32nd Avenue will be closed to traffic between Bonnie Doon Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard tomorrow morning, Thursday, for a road repair project. The project work hours are 6:30 am to 10:00 am. A detour will be in place and flaggers will be on site. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can expect
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 15th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Receiving the Yakima Police Department Truth and Reconciliation Presentation Authorizing an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) for $1 million of CARES Act funding for a small business grant program to
Due to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke in our community, the Yakima Health District will not be distributing at-home test kits today, Tuesday, as previously planned. We will continue to monitor air conditions throughout the week and provide updates as needed. Right now, everyone should take precautions against the smoke, especially infants, children, adults over
Debido a los niveles peligrosos de humo de incendios forestales en nuestra comunidad, el Distrito de Salud de Yakima no distribuirá kits de prueba en el hogar hoy como se había planeado anteriormente. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del aire durante la semana y brindaremos actualizaciones según sea necesario. En este momento, todos deben tomar precauciones
Local students are invited to drop by two City of Yakima parks to checkout games and sports equipment for free starting Monday, September 14th. Between 3:15 pm and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, Yakima Parks and Recreation staff will issue equipment such as board games, soccer balls, basketballs, ping pong and craft supplies at Kissel
Traffic will be impacted on a section of 72nd Avenue next Monday and Tuesday, September 14th and 15th, for a sidewalk repair project. The southbound right lane of 72nd Avenue will be closed south of Nob Hill Boulevard for about 300 feet. The sidewalk in that area will also be closed. The project work hours
