The body of a man who had been shot several times was found by Yakima police officers late Friday night near 6th Avenue and Gordon Road. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of his family. Yakima police continue to investigate the incident. No arrests have been made at this
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Water, Sewer Projects Continue on Hathaway Street
A project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street continues. The project is taking place on Hathaway Street from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco is the primary contractor on the project. To date, the contractor has installed approximately 2,000 lineal feet of
May 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link to see the May 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – The May 2019 Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles, photos, links and City contact phone numbers. The City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter is a monthly publication of the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Yakima City Council May 7th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 7th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing proclamations for Missing Persons Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month. Observing a Commitment to Excellence award presentation for David Brown, Water & Irrigation Division Manager. Receiving an update on the Gang Reduction
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8th,through Friday, May 10th. 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.
Yakima Transit Citizens Advisory Committee to Meet on May 8th
The next meeting of the Yakima Transit Citizens Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm in the City of Yakima Public Works large conference room located in the Public Works Administration Building (2301 Fruitvale Boulevard). At the May 8th meeting, details about current Yakima Transit projects and
Yakima Cinco de Mayo Cultural Festival Begins Saturday
The 18th annual Cinco de Mayo Cultural Festival will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and May 5th. Drawing 20,000 or more visitors to Downtown Yakima each year, the Cinco de Mayo Cultural Festival will welcome visitors from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th, and 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Yakima City Council May 7th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 7th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the May 7th regular meeting include: Issuing a Yakima Bikes and Walks Proclamation. Proclaiming Mental Health Awareness Month. Welcoming Police Chief Matt Murray. Receiving an
Traffic Signal Cabinet Install to Restrict Traffic
Installation of a new traffic signal cabinet will restrict traffic this Sunday morning, May 5th, at the intersection of 18th Street and East Nob Hill Boulevard. The traffic signal at that intersection will be temporarily shut down and travel in all directions will be restricted to one lane with stop signs posted. The restrictions will
State Honors Yakima Water/Irrigation Manager
A City of Yakima employee is among those being honored by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) next week for their efforts to provide safe and reliable drinking water. Yakima Water/Irrigation Manager Dave Brown will receive the DOH’s Commitment to Excellence Award during the Yakima City Council’s regular meeting at 5:30 pm next Tuesday,
