SunComm 9-1-1 Communications has added an additional emergency number to the county system in the event of a 9-1-1 outage. “SunComm is asking residents to add (509) 453-9000 to their home emergency plan, including mobile and computer-based phone systems,” said Brad Coughenour, Director of SunComm Communications. “The (509) 453-9000 number should only be used if … Continued

The Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field is hosting a U.S. military training exercise beginning today, Friday, March 22nd and lasting through Sunday, March 24th.  Aircrews on a C-130 Hercules will conduct a variety of exercises throughout the Yakima Valley and within the Yakima Training Center.  During these exercises, the community may witness increased aircraft activity as … Continued

The golfing season is just a week away at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course, but with some temporary adjustments due to late winter snows. “Fisher Golf is scheduled to open on Friday, March 29th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. “However, the course is quite saturated so we will likely only allow foot … Continued

Water service line installation will result in the closure of North 3rd Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and D Street from Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due of heavy traffic volumes on North 3rd Avenue, drivers can expect … Continued

Five candidates for the Yakima police chief position are in Yakima today (Thursday, March 21st) and tomorrow to participate in a series of interviews and two “Meet & Greet” sessions – one with Yakima Police Department (YPD) staff and one with community members. The five candidates are: – Jason Horton – In January of this … Continued

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 19th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving Yakima Valley Tourism’s 2018 Annual Report. Receiving a presentation on the Alert Yakima Emergency Notification System. Appointing members to the Ad Hoc Homeless Facility Review Committee. Amending an ordinance regarding intermodal shipping containers used as temporary … Continued

Five candidates for the Yakima police chief position will be in Yakima this Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd to participate in a series of interviews and two “Meet & Greet” sessions – one with Yakima Police Department (YPD) staff and one with community members. The names of the five applicants in the interview … Continued

Traffic will be restricted to one lane on a section of Wide Hollow Road from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20th so crews can clear out a culvert in the area. The project will impact Wide Hollow Road between 96th Avenue and 80th Avenue. The eastbound lane will be closed and flaggers … Continued

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20th through Friday, March 29th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each week day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the … Continued

Though we are nearly a quarter of the way through 2019, there is still opportunity for business owners in the City of Yakima to renew their required business licenses. The easiest way to renew a business license is by visiting www.buildingyakima.com which offers an on-line option for renewals. “We are happy to work with business … Continued