A Yakima man who fled after being charged with eight counts of 1st Degree Assault and three counts of drive-by shooting was captured yesterday, Thursday, in Lubbock, Texas by Deputy U.S. Marshals from the Northern Texas Fugitive Task Force. The charges against Isaiah Rodriguez, 22, stemmed from three drive-by shootings on May 12th and one
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Community Members Invited to Solarize Yakima Workshops
People living in Yakima who are interested in installing solar panels as part of the Solarize Yakima campaign are invited to attend one of three upcoming workshops 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
Sewer Project to Close Intersection of 2nd Street and Chestnut Avenue
An emergency sewer project will require the closure of the intersection at 2nd Street and Chestnut Avenue on Monday, August 12th. During the project, traffic will be limited to local access only. Work will begin at 6:00 am Monday and contractor Ken Leingang Excavation anticipates completing the project that day. Work on Monday will also
Program Aims to Address Feral Cat Issues in Yakima
There are thousands of feral cats throughout the city of Yakima. They are usually too fearful to be handled or adopted, but there is a program available to help with the feral cat population. During the Yakima City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting last Thursday, August 1st, Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso shared about the Yakima
Second Count of Primary Election Returns Released
The second count of returns from the 2019 Primary Election for candidates for four Yakima City Council seats were released this afternoon by the Yakima County Auditor’s office. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 5th General Election. Yakima County uses an all-mail-in voting system, so ballots that
First Batch of Primary Election Returns Released
The first returns of the 2019 Primary Election have given an indication of which candidates for four Yakima City Council seats will move on to the November 5th General Election. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the General Election. The Yakima County Auditor’s office conducts only one count of
Tree Trimming to Continue on 32nd Avenue
City of Yakima crews will continue a tree trimming project tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7th, on a section of 32nd Avenue. The project will close 32nd Avenue in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and Englewood Avenue. Work will begin at 8:00 am tomorrow and last until around 12:00 pm. During the project, flaggers will be posted
Yakima City Council August 5th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Monday, August 5th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a Gang Reduction Task Force (GRIT) update. Receiving the Ad Hoc Homeless Facility Review Committee summary report. Holding a closed record public hearing regarding a rezone application submitted by Triumph Treatment Services for 2708 Jerome Avenue.
Broken Pump Interrupts Irrigation Service to King Street System
A broken pump motor has resulted in the temporary shutdown of an irrigation system that serves the area of town bordered to the north by Mead Avenue, to the south by Pierce Street, to the west by Cornell Avenue, and to the east by 3rd Avenue. The shutdown of what’s known as the “King Street
Tree Trimming Project to Close 32nd Avenue
A section of 32nd Avenue will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6th, so City of Yakima crews can trim trees that are causing sight restrictions for traffic. The tree trimming project will close 32nd Avenue in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and Englewood Avenue. Work will begin at 9:00 am tomorrow and last until around
