The City of Yakima’s Harman Center, located at 101 North 65th Avenue, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 3rd. “The vendors are excited. It should be a really fun event,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. As many as 55 vendors are expected to be on
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Police Asking for Community Help to Prevent Suspicious Fires
Yakima police are asking for the community’s help in preventing suspicious fires by providing information about people who loiter around businesses and other commercial buildings after hours. This past summer, nearly 30 suspicious fires occurred in Yakima over the span of about six weeks, a number fire and police officials say was unusually high. The
Trolley Track Repair Will Impact Traffic on Portion of Yakima Avenue
Traffic on Yakima Avenue near the Yakima Avenue and 6th Avenue intersection will be impacted for most of the day on October 26th while City of Yakima Street Division crews make repairs to trolley tracks. The project will begin at 7:30 am on Friday, October 26th and should be completed by about 3:00 pm
Car-Motorcycle Accident Leaves Yakima Man Injured
A 40-year-old Yakima man was injured late in the evening on Tuesday, October 23rd when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and 3rd Avenue. Brian Sampson was riding his motorcycle in a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue when Yakima Police Department (“YPD”) officers suspect he ran a
Fisher Park Wrapping Up Golf Season
The golfing season is rapidly coming to a close at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. “The last day the course will be open for play will be Tuesday, October 30th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. The course is located at 823 South 40th Avenue, across from Eisenhower High School. The typical hours
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Arts Commission and Community Review Board each have one available position. The Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Appeals currently have two available openings. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee will have one vacancy and two term expirations.
City of Yakima Offers Leaf Disposal Options
The City of Yakima is offering leaf disposal options for residents. “People can give us a call and we’ll do what we can to help them do the right thing with their leaves,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. The City of Yakima’s Refuse Division offers yard waste collection through November 30th. For $16.30 per
Catch Basin and Pipe Installation Project to Impact Traffic on Modesto Way
A stormwater project involving the installation of one new catch basin and 90 linear feet of storm drain pipe will impact traffic on a section of Modesto Way from Tuesday, October 23rd through Thursday, October 25th. Work on the project will take place from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm each day. While the project is
“Outsmarting Scammers” Class returns to the Harman Center
A class on “Outsmarting Scammers” will be presented at 10:00 am this Wednesday, October 24th, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The one-hour class will be taught by the Yakima Police Department. “It will discuss steps you can take now to help protect yourself and others,” said Recreation Program Supervisor
Yakima City Council October 16th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Presenting a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. Approving the top four priorities from the Public Safety Forums. Granting the Nob Hill Water Association a domestic water franchise. Agreeing to the Yakima Greenway Foundation’s request for a Study
