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
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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
Art Projects Sought for 2019 Windows Alive! Display
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the 2019 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! project. The deadline for artists to submit an application is 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 28th. The goal is to have the show ready for Friday, April 5th. This is the seventh season for the popular event, which enables talented artists
Yakima City Council February 19th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 19th regular meeting include: Receiving the Gang Reduction Task Force Initiative mid-year report. Discussing the January 30th H2A Worker Housing Forum. Considering the
Holiday Closures Planned for Presidents Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 18th, for Presidents 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 service Monday. The City’s Harman
Water, Sewer Projects to Impact Traffic, Residents on Hathaway Street
After a two-week weather delay, a project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street will begin Thursday, February 14th. The project limits on Hathaway Street are from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco will begin construction near Elks Park on February 14th by
Snow Route Alert Cancelled
A Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Saturday, February 9th 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.
Snow Route Alert Remains in Effect
A Snow Route Alert issued by the City of Yakima on Sunday, February 10th remains in effect. The alert will remain in effect until further notice. A key part of the Snow Route Alert protocol is to let drivers know they need to move their vehicles from designated snow routes. The City is requiring drivers
Refuse Division Needs Public’s Help During Winter Weather
To provide the best service possible, the City of Yakima’s Refuse Division is asking customers during winter weather to do the following: Make sure garbage carts are accessible and clear of all snow and ice at the curbside Keep a 36-inch-wide path around the carts to enable equipment to safely pick them up If your
