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
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Harman Center Plans September Events
The community is invited to participate in a number of free activities Harman Center staff are planning during the month of September. All will follow social distancing requirements due to COVID-19. Events include: Honk, if you Love a Senior! – Every Tuesday from 9:00 to 9:30 am This is a continuation of a weekly event
Harman Center Trips and Tours Publishes World Travel Catalog
The Trips and Tours program at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center recently published its World Travel Catalog for 2021. “We have all been facing a trying 2020, but that makes me believe even more that 2021 will be one of the most amazing and safest years to travel,” said HC Trips & Tours Coordinator
Yakima Health District News Release: Additional Services Approved for Yakima County
The Yakima Health District received news that the Washington State Department of Health has approved additional services to the county’s modified phase 1 “Roadmap to Recovery” plan. The Yakima Health District worked with the Department of Health to develop this “Roadmap to Recovery” for Yakima County as an alternative to the Safe Start Washington Plan.
Schedules set for Yellow Flashing Lights in School Zones
City of Yakima traffic operations crews have set the schedules for the operation of yellow flashing lights for school zones within the Yakima School District. The schedules will be in effect each Wednesday for meal distribution beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th. The yellow flashing light schedule for each school and adjacent area are listed below:
Signal Maintenance to Impact Traffic
Temporary traffic restrictions and changes will be in place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th, for a planned traffic signal outage at 7th Avenue and West Yakima Avenue. The signal will be out from 9:30 am to 10:00 am tomorrow so City of Yakima traffic operations crews can conduct planned maintenance. Temporary stop signs will be placed
Options Available for Graffiti Abatement
The City of Yakima seeks the community’s assistance while working toward a solution to the current graffiti problem. “There is no question that graffiti, especially gang graffiti, drives violent crime,” said Yakima Police Chief Matthew Murray. “Graffiti is one of the primary forms of communication among rival gangs. It can often predict when the next
Opciones Disponibles Para la Eliminación de Grafiti
La Ciudad de Yakima busca la ayuda de la comunidad mientras trabaja hacia una solución al problema actual del grafiti. “No hay duda alguna que el grafiti, en particular el grafiti pandillero, atribuye a crímenes violentos,” declaro el Jefe de Policía Matthew Murray. “El grafiti es una de las principales formas de comunicación entre las
Water Treatment Plant Earns Outstanding Performance Honor
The City of Yakima Water Treatment Plant is earning statewide praise as it received the Gold Certificate of Achievement for 10 years of outstanding performance. It was presented by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Office of Drinking Water for meeting the high standards of DOH’s Treatment Optimization Program for 10 continuous years, 2010-2019.
Yakima City Council August 18th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 18th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Retirement recognition of Helen A. Harvey, Senior Assistant City Attorney, for 25 years of service to the City of Yakima Approving an ordinance amending a Development Agreement concerning property at 3111 Tieton
