May 2020 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link to see the May 2020 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
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Yakima Transit to Receive CARES Act Funding
Yakima Transit will receive more than $6 million in federal funds through a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) grant. Yakima Transit is slated to receive $6,268,035 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration as part of the CARES Act, which is in place to assist with economic impacts due to COVID-19. “This money … Continued
Yakima City Council May 5th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 5th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a “Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day” Proclamation Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending the Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency due to COVID-19 Approving a draft letter of support for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services The … Continued
Yakima Airport Receives Federal CARES Grant
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) has qualified for nearly $1.3 million in federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) grant. The Yakima City Council voted to apply and accept the grant funds during its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, May 5th. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates YKM’s grant total will … Continued
Yakima City Council Extends Declaration of Emergency Due to COVID-19
During its regular meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 5th the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Thursday, June 4th. It follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to extend his stay-at-home orders through May 31st. Gov. Inslee announced a four-phase process to re-open the state’s economy. A link … Continued
High Quality Drinking Water is “There When You Need it”
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have assured consumers that drinking water was safe to use as normal. The consistent and reliable quality of drinking water is at the heart of the theme for this year’s Drinking Water Week, “There When … Continued
Fisher Park Golf Season Opens May 5th
The City of Yakima Fisher Park Golf Course will open for play on Tuesday, May 5th in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to lift some COVID-19 restrictions on golfing, hunting and fishing. “First and foremost, the safety of our customers and staff is our highest priority. We will be implementing and strictly enforcing additional … Continued
Yakima City Council May 5th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 5th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 5th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending the Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency due to COVID-19 Accepting a grant from the … Continued
Water Main Installation to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue
Water main installation will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Mead Avenue and Washington Avenue from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued
Yakima Health District News Release: Yakima Health District launches on-site COVID-19 technical assistance team
The Yakima Health District has launched a team to provide on-site technical assistance to businesses seeking assistance with COVID-19. The Yakima Health District has partnered with the Yakima County Development Association, the Grower’s League, Washington Tree Fruit Association, and the Department of Labor & Industries to staff this team. This team was developed in response … Continued