Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3rd. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The Yakima City Council’s first regular
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Fourth Flight to Resume at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
Alaska Airlines will resume a fourth daily flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field this fall. Yakima’s fourth daily flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will resume on Sunday, November 4th for Alaska Airlines’ Fall/Winter schedule. “We’re excited the flight will be returning as the airport typically witnesses an increase in ridership during
Listening Session to focus on North 1st Street Revitalization Project
North 1st Street business owners and property owners, as well as anyone else who is interested, are invited to a listening session on Thursday, August 30th that will focus on the North 1st Street Revitalization Project. The session will take place on August 30th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the FairBridge Inn (1507
ATF Anuncia Recompensa de $10,000 Por Información Sobre Incendios en la compañía Fruit Packers Supply
El Buró Federal de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos (“ATF”) anuncio hoy en un comunicado de prensa que está ofreciendo una recompensa de $10,000 por información que lleve a cabo a el arresto y condena de quien sea responsable de dos incendios sospechosos que ocurrieron a principios de este mes en las instalaciones
Fall 2018 Bus Book Now Available
Yakima Transit has issued its new Fall 2018 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. Schedules in the bilingual Fall 2018 Bus Book are effective from Monday, August 27th, 2018 to January 7th, 2019. Changes from the Summer 2018
Randall Park Pond Level to Drop Temporarily
Water levels in the pond at the City of Yakima’s Randall Park will be lowered temporarily this week and next week due to installation of a new sewer line. “The contractor would like to lower the pond a few feet tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Then intermittently next week,” said Utility Project Manager Dana Kallevig. “By the
ATF Announces $10,000 Reward for Fruit Packers Supply Fires Information
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) announced in a news release (click on link below) today that it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for two suspicious fires that occurred earlier this month at the Fruit Packers Supply facility at
Yakima City Council August 21st Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 21st. Action by the Council on August 21st included: Recognizing Yakima Police Explorers. Authorizing an airport lease agreement with PocketiNet, Inc. Repealing Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 relating to pit bull dogs. Approving a contract to extend utilities and install electrical service for Camp Hope.
Hot Shots Canceled Due to Poor Air Quality
The annual Hot Shots 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament scheduled for this weekend in Downtown Yakima has been canceled due to poor air quality. “It just wasn’t healthy with all the smoke in the air,” said Rich Austin, Director of Sports Development for the Yakima Valley Sports Commission. “Even with possible improvements in air quality,
Rewards Available for Information About Recent Suspicious Fires
Last week, City of Yakima officials urged community members to provide any information they might have about recent suspicious fires in Yakima. Now, community members have even more incentive to share relevant information about the fires – cash rewards. Both Yakima County Crime Stoppers and the Arson Alarm Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Renton,
