Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6th through Wednesday, March 13th. 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
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Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 5th regular meeting include: Issuing a March for Meals Proclamation. Receiving the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report. Receiving an update on the “Police
Census Workers Needed to Ensure a Complete Count in Yakima Area
The U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging people who live in the Yakima area to apply for a temporary job with the bureau to help make sure data collected during the 2020 Census is as accurate as possible. The bureau is in the process of hiring thousands of workers to assist with the census next year.
Harman Center Closing for Spring Cleaning
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 9th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include stripping and putting new finish on all floors,
Yakima Yard Waste Collection Begins March 1st
Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Friday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb or alley on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Refuse and Recycling
Community members assist with snow removal
Throughout the city of Yakima, neighbors are helping neighbors with removing snow from driveways and sidewalks during a winter that has seen record snowfall during the month of February. One example is in the Meadowbrook area where Elder Pinhey, a missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has been assisting residents with
Median Project to Impact Traffic on 40th Avenue and Powerhouse Road
Work on a concrete median will result in traffic being impacted on a section of 40th Avenue and a section of Powerhouse Road on Friday, February 22nd from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Traffic on 40th Avenue near Powerhouse Road will be restricted to one lane in each direction while the project is underway. The
Water Main Repairs to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue
Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from today, Wednesday, February 20th through Friday, February 22nd. 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
Yakima City Council February 19th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 19th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Approving a contract with Next Step Housing for $1 million of HOME investment funds to assist with land acquisition and development of the Bicycle Apartments. Authorizing an agreement with OIC of Washington for operation and maintenance of
Take Steps to Prevent Freezing Pipes
As outside temperatures continue to plummet overnight, the likelihood of freezing pipes increases. Frozen pipes are at higher risk of bursting, which can lead to costly water damage. “Fortunately, there are steps residents and building owners can take to reduce the risk of freezing pipes,” said Assistant Public Works Director David Brown. The following are
