The third count of returns for the 2017 Primary Election had little effect on the three Yakima City Council positions being contested when compared to the initial count on election night and yesterday’s second count. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 7th General Election. In Yakima City
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43rd Annual Vintiques Rolls into State Fair Park
The 43rd annual Vintiques Northwest Nationals will return to State Fair Park this week. Vendors and participants will begin setting up Thursday, August 3rd on the fairgrounds and in the Yakima SunDome. “This year we have over 300 cars pre-registered, 100 more than we did at this point last year,” said Art Reis, director of
Stormwater Line Cleaning Project to Impact Traffic on Beech Street
A project to clean a stormwater line will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of Beech Street for most of the day on Thursday, August 3rd. As a result of the project, eastbound traffic will not be allowed along the section of Beech Street between Fair Avenue and 13th Street from 6:00 am to
Second Count of Primary Election Returns Released
The second count of returns for the 2017 Primary Election had little effect on the three Yakima City Council positions being contested when compared to the initial count on election night. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 7th General Election. In Yakima City Council District 2, Pablo
Yakima City Council August 1st Business Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 1st. Action by the Council on August 1st included: Seeking more information from staff on the Yakima Planning Commission’s findings regarding retail marijuana sales in the M-1 Zoning District. Approving the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation for a rezone proposed at 4503 Powerhouse Road.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued an air quality alert for the Yakima area that is in effect until 12:00 pm Saturday, August 5th. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the area and air quality could
First Batch of Primary Election Returns Released
The first returns of the 2017 Primary Election are giving an early indication of which of the 12 candidates for three Yakima City Council positions being contested will advance to the General Election on November 7th. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the General Election. The Yakima County Auditor’s
Heat Advisory Calls for Extra Precautions
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a heat advisory for the Yakima area that will be in effect from 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2nd, until 8:00 pm Friday, August 4th. The NWS is predicting temperatures in the City of Yakima could reach as high as 107 degrees during the heat advisory. The agency
Road and Drainage Project to Impact Traffic at Browne and Custer
A road resurfacing and drainage improvement project will impact traffic through the Browne Avenue and Custer Avenue intersection for most of each day from Monday, July 31st through Thursday, August 3rd As a result of the project, the intersection of Browne Avenue and Custer Avenue will be closed to all traffic from July 31st through
Traffic Signal Work at 40th Avenue and Summitview to Affect Drivers
Traffic signals at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Summitview Avenue will be shut down temporarily for part of the day on Sunday, July 30th while a new signal cabinet is installed. City of Yakima crews will be installing a new signal cabinet at that intersection from approximately 8:00 am until about 2:00 pm on
