Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue on Friday, January 25th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Because of heavy traffic volumes on
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City of Yakima Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low in 2018
The city of Yakima’s average unemployment rate for 2018 was a record-low 5.5 percent according to year-end figures released today, Wednesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. The numbers, which are not seasonally adjusted, bested the previous record-low annual average unemployment rate of 5.9 percent set in 2017. This year marks just the
Harman Center Hosting Valentine’s Blood Drive
The public is invited to participate in the Harman Center’s first Valentine’s Blood Drive scheduled from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 15th. Appointments are now being scheduled for the blood drive. Call Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards at 575-6166 to make an appointment. “We’re encouraging the community to make a difference by
Victim in Shooting Being Treated at Harborview
A man who was shot on Sunday morning in the 1800 block of South 12th Avenue was transported earlier today to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment. A 43-year-old Yakima resident, whose name is being withheld pending notification of his family, reportedly received a single gunshot to his neck. He was taken by aircraft
Street Closures Planned for 2019 Women’s March
Drivers will find sections of some of the City’s streets temporarily closed Saturday, January 19th, for the 2019 Women’s March. It will begin at 12:00 pm on Saturday and is expected to conclude at 2:00 pm. The annual walk is organized by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima. It will begin at the church, 225
Holiday Closures Planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, January 21st, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus
Street Closures set for 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March
Drivers will find sections of some streets temporarily closed Monday, January 21st for the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March. The march will begin at 12:00 pm on Monday and is expected to conclude at 3:00 pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed from North 5th Avenue to North 8th Street.
January 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link to see the January 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – The January 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 January 15th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 15th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing a feasibility study agreement for an outdoor community swimming pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Receiving a report from the Council Economic Development Committee. Receiving a presentation on community policing efforts. Authorizing the formation of
Members Sought for Committee to Review Potential Homeless Facility
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on an ad-hoc committee being formed to review design elements related to a potential homeless facility located within the City of Yakima. In early November 2018, the Yakima City Council voted to rezone a 2.6 acre piece of property owned by the City to “General
