A catch basin repair project will disrupt traffic in the southbound lanes of a portion of South 16th Avenue on Wednesday, November 29th. Work on the project will take place from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm that day. Traffic on South 16th Avenue between Browne Avenue and Summitview Avenue will be restricted to one lane
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Robbery-Pursuit-Officer-Involved Shooting
On November 27, 2017 at approximately 11:44 pm, Yakima Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the convenience store located at 1003 W. Nob Hill Blvd, in the city of Yakima. Arriving officers discovered that a male subject had entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded
Breakfast With Santa This Saturday
Young and old alike can enjoy breakfast with Santa and a host of holiday activity options this Saturday, December 2nd, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. “Breakfast With Santa” is from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Harman Center. Breakfast is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children under the
Water Service Installation to Impact Traffic on 16th Ave
Water service installation will disrupt traffic in the northbound and southbound lanes of a portion of South 16th Avenue from Tuesday, November 28th through Thursday, November 30th. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound lanes of South 16th Avenue between
Yakima Transit Providing Free Shuttle Bus Service to Luminaria
Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Yakima Area Arboretum’s 2017 Luminaria Candle-Lit Walk event on Friday, December 8th and Saturday, December 9th. Shuttle buses will run continuously from the parking lot of the former K-Mart store, located south of Highway 24. The Arboretum is located north of Highway 24, just across
Yakima City Council November 21st Business Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, November 21st. Action by the Council on November 21st included: Approving an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to provide funding assistance for 20 new Fixed-Route transit bus shelters. Renewing a contract with Yakima Humane Society for animal control services in 2018.
Holiday Closures Planned for Thanksgiving
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will
City Launches “Profiles in Business”
What do a craft beverage company and an RV manufacturer have in common? They are featured in the first two editions of “Profiles in Business,” two-and-a-half minute videos focusing on specific Yakima businesses. “Many of these businesses ship products all over the country and they’re in our backyard,” said Economic Development Manager Sean Hawkins. “Many
Business License Renewals Available Online
With 2017 drawing to a close, merchants with business licenses in the City of Yakima can avoid the deadline rush and renew their licenses online for 2018. The City’s Code Administration Division has established www.buildingyakima.com as an option to renew City of Yakima business licenses. A City of Yakima business license is required for all
Speed Bump Projects to Impact Traffic on 24th and 26th Avenues
Projects involving installation of speed bumps will impact traffic on sections of 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue for most of the day on Monday, November 20th. As a result of the projects, the section of 24th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, as well as the section of 26th Avenue between Tieton Drive and
