The City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool will not open this summer due to restrictions related to Gov. Jay Inslee’s phased-in Safe Start program. Yakima County remains in Phase 1 of the program, which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor pool’s continued closure this summer means Franklin Pool’s programs and events, such
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Yakima City Council June 16th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 16th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the June 16th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update. An ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Section 9.25.020 to allow cruising on Yakima Avenue all
YCTV Adds More Graduation Programs
Yakima Community Television (YCTV), Charter Spectrum Channel 192, is adding graduation videos to its programming from additional schools in the area. YCTV is airing special presentations created by Selah High School, East Valley High School, as well as Yakima Online and Open Doors that honor their respective graduates. These are in addition to programs YCTV
Negocios Locales Ayudan a Distribuir Máscaras Gratuitas
Como parte de sus esfuerzos para frenar la propagación de COVID-19 varios supermercados de Yakima se han unido con la Ciudad de Yakima para proveer máscaras gratuitas en toda la comunidad. La ciudad recibió más de 90,000 máscaras desechables del Distrito de Salud de Yakima (YHD) y la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias del Valle
Local Businesses Helping City Distribute Free Masks
Yakima grocery stores have joined together with the City of Yakima to provide free masks throughout the community as part of its ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. The City received more than 90,000 disposable masks from the Yakima Health District (YHD) and Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management. The free masks are
YCTV to air Local Graduation Programs
Graduation ceremonies are facing unprecedented challenges this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing social distancing requirements. Eisenhower High School, Davis High School and Yakima Valley College are all preparing special video presentations to honor their respective classes of 2020. Yakima Community Television (YCTV), Charter Spectrum Channel 192, will air those programs as follows:
June 2020 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
This month’s issue includes: The City’s response to COVID-19 A runway closure at the Yakima Airport during the last week of August Photos of summer scenes in the city Stagnant water concerns and precautions due to commercial building closures A phone directory for City of Yakima departments Issues Brief is published monthly by the City
Yakima City Council June 2nd Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, June 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update from Interim City Manager Alex Meyerhoff. Ratifying a Mayoral proclamation of a temporary moratorium due to COVID-19 on enforcement of certain provisions in YMC 9.47 relating to parking violations for unlicensed vehicles
Yakima City Council Ratifies Face Mask Proclamation
During its regular meeting tonight, Tuesday, June 2nd, the Yakima City Council ratified a proclamation by Mayor Patricia Byers that recommends community members wear face masks to assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation and recommendation are in place through Tuesday, July 7th. Previously, the Yakima Health District (YHD) issued a directive calling
Yakima City Council Extends Declaration of Emergency Due to COVID-19
During its regular meeting tonight, Tuesday, June 2nd, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, July 7th. 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
