Due to severe winter weather conditions, Yakima Transit will not be providing bus service today, Saturday, February 9th. “Out of an abundance of safety, Yakima Transit will not be running today,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler. “Given the road conditions, the cold temperatures, and high winds, it’s better if people stay at
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YPD Accepting Community Academy Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Yakima Police Department (YPD) Community Academy. The 12-week academy will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every Tuesday starting February 26th in the YPD Training Room, 207 South 3rd Street. The academy, which is held in a classroom setting, is designed to give community members a
Input sought for MLK Jr. Park pool feasibility study
The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission will seek community input for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park pool feasibility study during its regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, February 13th. The City of Yakima has hired the consulting firm Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct the feasibility study. Miklos Valdez from that firm will make
Snow Route Alert Cancelled
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
Yakima City Council Meeting Cancelled Due to Winter Weather
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
Snow Route Alert Issued by City of Yakima
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
Fire Damages Cornell Avenue Home
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)
City of Yakima Facilities Opening Later Tuesday Due to Weather
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
Teen Struck by Vehicle on Nob Hill Being Transported to Harborview
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
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yakima Area
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
