The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Arts Commission and Tree City USA Board each have one available position. There is one vacant youth position and one vacant adult position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Board of Appeals and Henry Beauchamp
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Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Walnut
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Walnut Street between 1st Street and 3rd Street from Monday, September 23rd through Friday, September 27th. 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 area.
Sunfair Parade Kicks Off Fair Season in Yakima
For the 58th year in a row, the Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 21st. The parade is expected to include more than 500 participants and 125 vehicles as it makes its way down Yakima Avenue from 18th Avenue to Naches Avenue.
Yakima City Council September 17th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 17th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a report from the Council Public Safety Committee. Directing staff to invite Congressional staff members to meet with the Council regarding immigration reform legislation at the federal level. Approving an ordinance amending City of Yakima
Yakima Transit Offers Free Shuttle Bus Service to the Fair
Yakima Transit will again provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously from two locations at Gateway Center (home to Target, Big Lots! and other stores). One is the Park and Ride location at Gateway Center. The other shuttle stop is between the
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Maple Street and Spruce Street starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18th through Friday, September 20th. 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
Community Members Invited to Solarize Yakima Workshop
People living in Yakima who are interested in installing solar panels as part of the Solarize Yakima campaign are invited to attend a free workshop in order to qualify for a free site assessment and a group discount on installation costs. The campaign is a partnership between the City of Yakima and Spark Northwest, a
Miembros de la comunidad son invitados al taller de Solarize Yakima
Personas que viven en Yakima y estén interesadas en instalar paneles solares como parte de la campaña Solarize Yakima, son invitadas a asistir a un taller gratuito con el fin de calificar para una evaluación de sitio y un descuento de grupo en los costos de instalación. La campaña es una asociación entre la ciudad
Yakima City Council September 17th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 17th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 17th regular meeting include: A Department of Ecology presentation to the City of Yakima’s Wastewater Division for the “2018 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding
Manhole Cover Replacement on Mead Avenue to Impact Traffic
A project to replace a manhole cover on Mead Avenue between Rock Avenue and Landon Avenue will impact traffic in the morning on Thursday, September 12th. City of Yakima Wastewater Division crews will be working on the project between 6:00 am and noon on September 12th. As a result of the project, the outside,
