A Snowball Tournament, travel, and Zumba are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2018 Winter/Spring Program Guide issued recently by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The guide is available at Yakima Parks and Recreation offices (2301 Fruitvale Boulevard), as well as online at http://bit.ly/2yTg1gO One of the guide’s highlights is the 28th
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December 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click on the following link to see the December 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – December 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter The December 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes the following articles: Yakima Transit Seeks Input on New Bus Shelters – High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for $1000
Yakima City Council December 12th Business Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, December 12th. Action by the Council on December 12th included: Issuing proclamations to honor outgoing Council members Avina Gutierrez, Maureen Adkison and Bill Lover. Adopting the 2018 budget for the City of Yakima. Issuing a Homeless Persons Memorial proclamation for Wednesday, December 21st. Approving
High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for $1200 AWC Scholarship
The City of Yakima is encouraging area high school seniors to apply for a $1200 scholarship being offered by the Association of Washington Cities (“AWC”). The AWC 2018 Center for Quality Communities Scholarship will be awarded to six high school seniors in spring 2018. Application packets can be downloaded from the City of Yakima website
Traffic Pavement Marking Project to Impact Traffic on Fruitvale
A project involving traffic pavement marking will impact traffic in the area of the roundabout that intersects Fair Avenue and MLK, Jr. Boulevard on Tuesday, December 12th. City of Yakima crews will be placing traffic pavement markings in the area of and near the Fair Avenue/MLK, Jr. Boulevard roundabout on December 12th. Work on the
Lunch & Learn Makes Harman Center Debut
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center is starting a new monthly program offering educational discussions and a light lunch at no cost to the public. The first Lunch & Learn will be from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 21st at the center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The topic will focus on “Hearing
Yakima City Council December 12th Business Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 12th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the December 12th business meeting include: Recognizing outgoing Council members Avina Gutierrez, Maureen Adkison and Bill Lover. Considering an ordinance adopting the 2018
City Code Amendment to Eliminate Utility Tax Cap, Increase Revenues
The Yakima City Council approved an amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code that eliminates a cap on utility taxes for large-scale utility customers. The action took place during the Council’s December 5th regular business meeting It is anticipated the change will generate $300,000 more in General Fund revenues in 2018. It is also anticipated General
Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic on 1st Street
Water main repairs will disrupt traffic in the northbound and southbound lanes of a portion of South 1st Street on Friday, December 8th. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound lanes of South 1st Street between Arlington Street and Nob Hill Boulevard
Air Stagnation Advisory Extended for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has extended an air stagnation advisory for the Yakima area through 12:00 pm next Tuesday, December 12th. The advisory, originally issued on Tuesday, December 5th, was scheduled to end at 12:00 pm today. The NWS said it is extending the advisory because an upper level ridge will persist over the