Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, November 12th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will be closed
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Veterans to be Honored with Downtown Yakima Parade
The Yakima community will honor its veterans and all U.S. military veterans by staging the 2018 Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Yakima on Sunday, November 11th. The parade is sponsored annually by the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 379. The parade will begin at 10:45 am at the intersection of Yakima Avenue and 6th
Yakima City Council November 6th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, November 6th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a Henry Beauchamp Jr. Day Proclamation. Approving Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes to be levied for Fiscal Year 2019. Recapping the 2019 preliminary budget sessions and follow up. Agreeing to hold agenda preview meetings on the fourth
Use of Force Review Board Finds Officer’s Actions Reasonable During Fair Fight
A Use of Force Review board has concluded that Yakima Police Officer Ian Cole’s actions, including the amount of force he used to control and arrest a suspect during a fight at the Central Washington State Fair on the evening of September 23rd, were reasonable. The review board, which was made up of Sunnyside Police
First Count of General Election Returns Released
The initial results of the 2018 General Election indicate Yakima voters are saying a definitive “no” to the question of whether to build a downtown plaza on property currently being used as a parking lot. The first count of ballots released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office shows 69.69% of Yakima voters voting no on
Harman Center Hosts Veterans Day Social
A salute to veterans is planned during a Veterans Day Social at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center on Friday, November 9th from 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm. “It’s a get together to say thank you to all our service men and women,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Cake and punch will be served
Community Christmas Tree Sought for Downtown Yakima
The search is on for Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree. The City of Yakima and the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) are asking area residents to consider donating a tree from their property for the annual holiday festivities in Downtown Yakima. To nominate your tree as the Community Christmas Tree, call Cally Price, the Assistant to
Stormwater Maintenance Project to Impact Traffic on 32nd Avenue
A stormwater maintenance project will impact traffic on a section of 32nd Avenue from Tuesday, November 6th through Thursday, November 8th. As a result of the project, 32nd Avenue will be closed between Webster Avenue and Arlington Street from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each day while the project is ongoing. Detour routes around the
Fire Hydrant Installation to Restrict Traffic on Pacific Avenue
A fire hydrant installation project will result in traffic restrictions on Pacific Avenue between Fair Avenue and 13th Street from Monday, November 5th through Friday, November 9th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Pacific Avenue will be closed to eastbound traffic in the project area.
Yakima City Council November 6th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 6th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 6th regular meeting include: Issuing a Henry Beauchamp Jr. Day Proclamation. Holding a public hearing pertaining to Ad Valorem (Property) Taxes. Recapping
