The first of three phases of the North 1st Street Revitalization Project got underway about a month ago. Crews continue to focus on the installation of new underground utilities, including water and sewer pipes, during the early stages of construction on Phase 1 of the project. Tapani Inc, based in Battleground, Washington, is the general … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 16th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the April 16th regular meeting include: Issuing a Cinco de Mayo Proclamation. Recognizing Walt Fridley of the Wastewater Division for an Apple Award. Receiving a … Continued
An open house to discuss phasing and design of the East-West Corridor Project will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm next Wednesday, April 17th, at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. 8th Street. A listening session to receive public comment for the project’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, the open house is … Continued
Una reunión pública para hablar sobre las fases y el diseño del Proyecto del Corredor Este-Oeste se llevara a cabo de las 4:00 p.m. a las 6:00 p.m. el próximo miércoles 17 de abril en el Centro de Convenciones de Yakima, ubicado en el 10 N 8th Street, Yakima, WA. Esta sesión es para escuchar … Continued
The Yakima City Council’s regular meetings will begin at 5:30 pm effective next Tuesday, April 16th. In addition, public hearings during regular City Council meetings will begin at 6:00 pm. The City Council approved an ordinance reflecting the time changes during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 5th. That action followed Council discussion on the … Continued
Yakima Transit has issued its new Spring 2019 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. Schedules in the bilingual Bus Book are effective through Sunday, June 16th. The new Bus Book includes details on additional stops on school days. … Continued
Classic movie nights, an art walk/open house and a Wellness & Safety Expo are just some of the events included in the Spring 2019 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled through the end of June. It includes event announcements, as well … Continued
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Arts Commission, Community Review Board, and Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee each have one available position. The Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Appeals currently have two available openings. It is the responsibility of the City Council to … Continued
April is National Volunteer Month, and April 7th to the 13th is National Volunteer Week. Both serve as reminders of the many ways volunteers assist the City of Yakima in its outreach to serve residents. “The City of Yakima appreciates the many volunteers who are giving back to the community,” said Mayor Kathy Coffey. “Their … Continued
A tree removal project will result in traffic being reduced to one lane on a section of 40th Avenue from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on Monday, April 8th. The northbound lanes on 40th Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Walnut Street and Chestnut Street while crews remove the tree on April 8th. … Continued
