In March, homes in the Yakima area and throughout the U.S. will begin receiving invitations to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you can respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone or by mail. Census Day is April 1st and by that date every home will have … Continued

En marzo, los hogares en el área de Yakima y en todo Estados Unidos comenzaran a recibir invitaciones para participar en el Censo 2020. Una vez que llegue la invitación, puede responder por su hogar en una de tres maneras: en línea, por teléfono o por correo. El Día del Censo es el 1 de … Continued

The first returns of the 2020 February Special Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office. The auditor’s office conducts only one count of ballots on election nights and, consequently, issues just one set of returns.  The election night count usually represents about 20% of the ballots that have been returned to the … Continued

A stormwater construction project will impact traffic on a section of Powerhouse Road during weekdays from Wednesday, February 12th to Wednesday, February 19th. The section of Powerhouse between 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue will be closed on weekdays between February 12th and February 19th.  That section of Powerhouse will be closed from 11:30 am until 5:00 pm … Continued

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a twenty-year period. Adopted by the Yakima City Council … Continued

Yakima Transit is making it easier for you to track your bus with DoubleMap at http://yakimatransit.doublemap.com/map/ The map shows Yakima Transit’s bus routes in real time, including each bus stop and the locations of buses along the routes. The map web page features announcements, as well as links to Yakima Transit’s website and the Bus … Continued

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 4th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a proclamation on the 100th anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. Receiving an update on Council Boards and Committee assignments and clarification on mayoral committee designation. Declining to direct City staff to assist the strong … Continued

A tree removal project will result in the daytime closure of a portion of North 6th Street for three days this week. The section of North 6th Street between MLK Jr. Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue will be closed between 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day from Wednesday, February 5th through Friday, February 7th. Access … Continued