Today at approximately 4:09 pm, members of the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (“PNVOTF”) attempted to take into custody a 41-year-old male for arrest warrants. The PNVOTF consists of several local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies. The suspect was located in a vehicle leaving a home located in the 1200 block of West Washington
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Downtown Holiday Tree Arrives Nov. 15th
The search for the community holiday tree for Downtown Yakima is over. A donated tree, standing about 25 feet tall, has been donated by a local property owner and will be installed by 2:00 pm tomorrow, Thursday, November 15th at Millennium Plaza. Click Downtown Holiday Tree Arrives – DAY News Release for a news release issued
Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on 1st Street
A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of South 1st Street for part of each day on Thursday, November 15th and Friday, November 16th. As a result of the project, traffic along the section of South 1st Street between Washington Avenue and Valley Mall Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in
Yakima City Council November 13th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, November 13th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a 2018 Small Business Saturday proclamation Conducting the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2019 City of Yakima budget Receiving the 3rd quarter City of Yakima Capital Improvement Projects Report Holding a budget work
Shopko Foundation Presenting Grant for “Day of Thanks”
Yakima Police Community Services will receive a donation tomorrow, Wednesday, for its upcoming “A Day of Thanks” event. The Shopko Foundation will present a $500 check to Yakima Police Community Services at 1:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th at Shopko, 5801 Summitview Avenue. Proceeds from tomorrow’s check presentation at Shopko will be designated for the
Transit Advisory Committee to Meet November 14th
Yakima Transit’s Citizen Advisory Committee will meet at 4:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th at the City of Yakima’s Public Works Large Conference Room (2301 Fruitvale Blvd., main building). The agenda for tomorrow’s quarterly meeting includes updates on the Bus Book, the Ellensburg Commuter and new transit shelters. The meeting is open to the general
Yakima Police Department K-9 Dexter Passes Away
It is with great sadness the Yakima Police Department (“YPD”) announces that retired YPD K-9 Dexter passed away on November 9, 2018 at the age of ten from complications of illness. K-9 Dexter served with his partner Officer Mark McKinney for seven years. K-9 Dexter, who was originally from Germany, joined the YPD in February
Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Yakima Avenue
A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of Yakima Avenue for part of each day on Tuesday, November 13th and Wednesday, November 14th. As a result of the project, traffic on the section of Yakima Avenue between North Front Street and 1st Street will be restricted to one lane in each direction
Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on D Street
A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of D Street for part of each day on Tuesday, November 13th and Wednesday, November 14th. As a result of the project, the section of D Street between Naches Avenue and 4th Street will be closed on November 13th and November 14th from 7:00 am
Yakima City Council November 13th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 13th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 6th regular meeting include: Conducting the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2019 City of Yakima budget Hearing a presentation
