The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. There is one youth position available on the Community Integration Committee. The position has a two-year term and applicants must live within Yakima city limits. Appointments shall be made to ensure that varied community perspectives are represented
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Wastewater Line Project to Impact Traffic on Portion of Fair Avenue
A wastewater line installation project will impact traffic on a section of Fair Avenue from Monday, February 24th through mid-May. The section of Fair Avenue between Beech Street and Spruce Street will be limited to local access only from February 24th until the project is completed. Detours will be in place to allow drivers to
MLK Jr. Park Groundbreaking Ceremony is February 27th
A groundbreaking ceremony at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 27th will mark more than $160,000 in improvements to the City of Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Improvements include playground equipment, a 576 square-foot picnic shelter and more security lighting. Yakima Downtown Rotary President Eric Silvers chose the park as the site for the new
Yakima City Council February 18th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 18th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving the 4th Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report Reviewing utility billing payment arrangement guidelines Approving recommendations to boards, commissions and committees Agreeing to schedule a special meeting/listening session to ask for public input on the
Crack Sealing Project to Impact Traffic on Summitview
A project involving “crack sealing” will impact traffic along a portion of Summitview Avenue from Wednesday, February 19th through Friday, February 21st. City of Yakima crews will be filling cracks along the section of Summitview between 56th Avenue and 66th Avenue from February 19th through February 21st. Work on the project will take place from
Free Workshop Focuses on Pollinators, Water Conservation
A free workshop will teach home owners how to develop attractive landscaping that uses little water. The Spring 2020 Heritage Garden Workshop is titled “Sharing the Love for Native Plants & Pollinators.” It is presented by the North & South Yakima Conservation Districts, as well as the Benton Conservation District. It will be held from
Yakima City Council February 18th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 18th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 18th regular meeting include: Lemonade Day proclamation from the Chamber of Commerce. The 4th Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report. Utility billing payment
Convention Center Project to Impact Traffic on North 8th Street
Work in preparation for the Yakima Convention Center expansion will close a section of North 8th Street starting tomorrow, Friday, February 14th. North 8th Street will be closed to traffic from Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way to East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard while the project contractor, Total Site Services, makes underground water, sewer and storm
Holiday Closures Planned for Presidents Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 17th, for Presidents Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. The City’s Harman
Be Counted: 2020 U.S. Census Begins in March
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
