Halloween egg hunt and free Tahoma Cemetery historical tours are just a few of the activities in the Fall 2024 Program Guide recently published by the City of Yakima’s Parks and Recreation Department. The 12-page program guide is available at 2024-YPR-FALL-PG-fp-web.pdf (yakimaparks.com) Printed copies of the Fall 2024 Program Guide are available at Yakima City
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New Pergola Available at Lions Park
Thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Yakima Lions Club, a new pergola is now available for the public at the City of Yakima’s Lions Park. “The $25,000 donation made this project a reality,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “It is a great addition to the park and complements the playground the Lions
Water Line Work to Restrict N. 16th Ave. Traffic
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 16th Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and McKinley Avenue starting Tuesday, September 10th and lasting through Friday, September 13th. 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 in
Yakima City Council Sept. 3rd, 2024 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the September 3rd meeting – Yakima City Council 09-03-24 (yakimawa.gov) The September 3rd Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum
New Finance and Budget Director Chosen
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has announced that Viren Mayani has been appointed as the City’s Finance and Budget Director. Mayani replaces Mark Roberts, who resigned from the City in January. “The City is fortunate to have Viren as part of its senior management team,” said Baker. “He has financial management experience in a broad
Yakima City Council September 3rd, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Agenda items for the September 3rd regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire September 3rd meeting agenda packet – The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129 N.
City of Yakima Announces Labor Day Closures
Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Yakima Municipal Court will also be closed. Emergency services will remain
Councilmembers Brown, Berg Host Community Forum
Yakima City Councilmembers Matt Brown (District 6) and Reedy Berg (District 7) will host a community forum next Friday, September 6th, at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Avenue. The forum will begin at 6:00 pm. “The forum will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and provide feedback,” said Brown, who serves
Traffic Signal Upgrade at 5th Ave and Lincoln Ave
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28th, City of Yakima crews will add one more traffic signal upgrade project, expected to be the last in a series of traffic signal head upgrades at intersections this summer. Crews will be at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. Work will begin at 6:00 am tomorrow and be complete
Yakima City Council August 20th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the August 20th Council meeting – Yakima City Council 08-20-24 (yakimawa.gov) The August 20th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter
