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
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 19th regular meeting include: Receiving Yakima Valley Tourism’s 2018 Annual Report. Receiving a presentation on the Alert Yakima Emergency Notification System. Appointing members … Continued
After one month of work, and dealing with on-going inclement weather, a project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street remains on schedule. The project limits on Hathaway Street are from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco continues construction along various areas along … Continued
