Installation of a water line will result in the closure of North Front Street between SSgt Pendleton Way and Yakima Avenue from Monday, July 16th to Friday, July 20th. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm every day until completed. Detours around the construction site will be available, but … Continued
A federal agency is recognizing Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field’s efforts to deter wildlife from interfering with airport operations. The United States Department of Agriculture recently presented Airport Director Rob Peterson with the Airport Wildlife Award. It was announced during the Yakima City Council meeting last night, Tuesday. “I appreciate continued efforts by Director Peterson and … Continued
A railroad crossing painting project will impact traffic on a section of 20th Avenue for a few hours in the morning of Thursday, July 12th. As a result of the project, 20th Avenue will be closed to through traffic in its northbound lane at West J Street and in its southbound lane at River Road. … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 10th. Action by the Council on July 10th included: Rescheduling the August 7th City Council meeting to 6:00 pm on Monday, August 6th. Placing the Yakima Central Plaza on the November General Election ballot. Reviewing a 5-year revenue/expenditures projection report for Lions Pool. Appointing … Continued
Outsmarting scammers, genealogy and line dancing are just some of the classes included in the Summer 2018 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled through the end of September. It includes event announcements, as well as a weekly schedule calendar of ongoing … Continued
Due to its ongoing popularity, the Trips and Tours program at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center recently published its first-ever “World Travel Catalog” for 2019. Ireland, a river cruise through Central Europe, Washington D.C. and the Grand Canyon are just some of the travel itineraries that will be offered in 2019. “This will allow … Continued
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter 2018 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! Project. The deadline for artists to submit an application is 5:00 pm on Monday, August 20th. Notification letters will be mailed to the artists selected for the Fall/Winter display during the week of September 3rd. The goal is to have … Continued
The City of Yakima Streets Division will begin a chip sealing project on the morning of Monday, July 16th. This year, the initial work area will be in the vicinity of 88th Avenue, Kail Drive, Hawthorn Drive, Poplar View Way, and North Scenic Drive. Crews will chip seal from around 6:30 am to about 3:30 … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 10th regular meeting include: Reviewing the fire inspection fee process. Considering an ordinance for the Yakima Central Plaza preliminary design. Considering a … Continued
City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music – and movies – during three different series that begin next week. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited … Continued
