A Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Tuesday afternoon has been cancelled. The City issues a Snow Route Alert when necessary to provide notice to drivers to remove their vehicles from designated snow routes in order to allow snow to be plowed from roads as efficiently and safely as possible. Severe … Continued
The Yakima City Council meeting scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, February 5th) has been cancelled due to winter weather conditions. Items scheduled to be considered by the Council at tonight’s meeting will be moved to the Council’s February 19th regular meeting agenda. “Because of significant snowfall overnight and a forecast showing the potential for more precipitation … Continued
Due to considerable snowfall, a Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima. This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect until further notice. An update regarding the Snow Route Alert and how long it will remain in effect will be provided by 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 6th. A key part … Continued
Damage to a house in the 600 block of Cornell Avenue in Yakima is estimated to be about $75,000 following a fire Tuesday morning. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response) Yakima Fire Department (YFD) … Continued
As a result of inclement weather, some City of Yakima facilities will be opening later than usual on Tuesday, February 5th in order to allow Streets Division crews adequate time to make local roadways as safe as possible for drivers. City employees assigned to the facilities listed below do not need to report to work … Continued
A 17-year-old male was hit by a Ford Explorer early this morning while he was crossing Nob Hill Boulevard in the vicinity of Rock Avenue. The 17-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious after having been struck by the Explorer. As a result of his injuries, including a possible skull fracture, the 17-year-old is being transported to … Continued
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a winter storm warning for the Yakima area. It is in effect today, Monday, February 4th, through 4:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5th. The NWS issued the warning at 9:14 am today, and it anticipates total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches due to a low pressure … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 5th regular meeting include: Receiving Council Committee reports. Discussing the January 30th H2A Worker Housing Forum. Considering the allocation of $75,000 in Lodging … Continued
Damage to a house in the 1800 block of South 8th Avenue in Yakima is estimated to be about $50,000 following a fire Wednesday evening. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response) Yakima Fire Department … Continued
A project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street will begin Monday, February 4th. Work will also include paving the roadway after water and sewer installation are completed. The project includes Hathaway Street from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco will begin construction … Continued
