Y-PAC, the City of Yakima’s government access channel, has produced a 2018 Video Voters Pamphlet focusing on candidates for four Yakima County offices in the November 6th General Election. Candidates featured in the Video Voters Pamphlet are: · James (Jim) Curtice and Jack B. Hawkins – Yakima County Coroner · Robert C. Udall and Nolan
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Yakima City Council October 2nd Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 2nd regular meeting include: Reading a National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation. Introducing Finance and Budget Director Steve Groom. Receiving a report
Water Service Line Install to Restrict Traffic on Fruitvale Blvd
Installation of new water service will result in traffic restrictions on Fruitvale Boulevard between North 24th Avenue and North 28th Avenue from Monday, October 1st through Friday October 5th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. The installation is for Regal Mobile Home Park, 2700 Fruitvale
Harman Center Launches “Toys for Tots” Drive
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center is getting a jump start on the holiday season with a “Toys for Tots” toy drive that begins next Monday, October 1st. “We are trying to continue to give back to the community through quarterly projects,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Those wishing to participate can bring new,
New Finance and Budget Director Chosen
Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore has announced that Steve Groom has been chosen to become the City’s new Finance and Budget Director. Groom replaces Danny Agsalog, who resigned from the City earlier this year. “The City is fortunate to have Steve Groom joining its senior management team,” said Moore. “Steve has a broad range of
Yakima-Hadong County Sister City Relationship Becomes Official Saturday
The newest sister city relationship for the City of Yakima will become official on Saturday, September 22nd during a special signing ceremony beginning at 6:00 pm at the Gazebo on the grounds of State Fair Park. Yakima and Hadong, County, South Korea will seal their sister city relationship when Hadong County Mayor Youn Sang-Ki and
Pit bull ban repeal takes effect Sept. 23rd
A long-standing ban on pit bull dogs in the city of Yakima will be lifted effective this Sunday, September 23rd. During its meeting on August 21st, the Yakima City Council repealed Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 that banned pit bull dogs. Prior to that, the Council previously amended Municipal Code 6.20, which added language regarding dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.
Sunfair Parade Kicks Off Fair Season in Yakima
For the 57th year in a row, the Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 22nd. The parade is expected to include more than 300 participants as it makes its way down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Naches Avenue. It is estimated
Fire Hydrant Replacement to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street
A fire hydrant replacement project will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Arlington Street and Nob Hill Boulevard from Thursday, September 20th through Friday, September 21st. 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
Yakima City Council September 18th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 18th. Action by the Council on September 18th included: Reading a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. Receiving the Council Economic Development Committee report regarding main street revitalization. Receiving a presentation on the Larson Gallery’s capital campaign to fund the Larson Gallery West Campus. Adopting Yakima
