A proposed new bus route will be the focus of three public meetings Yakima Transit is planning this month. The meetings to discuss a new proposed Route 8 will be Tuesday, March 6th, at 5:30 pm, as well as Tuesday, March 20th at 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm. All of the meetings will be held … Continued
A stump grinding project will close one lane on portions of Walnut Street from tomorrow, Thursday, March 1st, through Friday, March 2nd. The curbside westbound lane of Walnut Street will be closed from Second Street to First Street and First Street to Front Avenue. The closure is in effect from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm … Continued
A stormwater maintenance project will impact traffic on a section of Pleasant Avenue for most of each day on Wednesday, February 28th and Thursday, February 29th. As a result of the project, Pleasant Avenue will be closed between Washington Avenue and Spokane Street and westbound traffic through the Pleasant Avenue and Washington Avenue intersection will … Continued
Click on the following link to see a Yakima City Council Special Meeting Notice re: a special meeting that has been called for Monday, February 26th at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall –Yakima City Council Special Meeting Notice The special meeting has been called to consider allowing a Council member … Continued
The Yakima City Council continued its series of neighborhood forums last night, Wednesday, February 21st. The forum was at McClure Elementary School gymnasium and was hosted by Yakima City Councilmember Carmen Mendéz. “We appreciate the public taking time to participate in these neighborhood forums,” said Mendéz. “Their comments help the City Council understand concerns about … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, February 20th. Action by the Council on February 20th included: Recognizing the retirements of Fire Chief Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich. Receiving the 2017 Sundome Annual Report. Approving appointments to various City commission, boards, and committees. Upholding the Hearing Examiner’s decision … Continued
Click on the following link to see the February 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – February 2018 Issues Brief The February 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles on the City’s new Tour & Talk outreach, a series of Neighborhood Forums on public safety that begins tonight, Wednesday, February 22nd, and … Continued
A tree removal project will close one lane on portions of Walnut Street from today, Tuesday, February 20th through Friday, February 23rd. The curbside eastbound lane of Walnut Street will be closed from Second Street to First Street and First Street to Front Avenue. The closure is in effect from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 20th business meeting include: Receiving the 2017 Sundome Annual Report. Recognizing the retirements of Fire Chief Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire … Continued
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a wind advisory for the Yakima area. It is in effect tomorrow, Saturday, February 17th from 11:00 am through 10 pm. The NWS anticipates sustained winds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. It cautions that tree limbs may break and scattered power outages … Continued
