With daily high temperatures in the Yakima area forecast to reach into the 40s over the next several days, concerns over potential flooding are likely to rise as well. Current predictions, however, indicate the chance of any significant flooding in our area is low. “The City’s Emergency Management office is constantly checking information provided by … Continued
Due to inclement weather, specifically freezing rain, the Yakima Airport will remain closed until at least noon today. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine if the airport can reopen. The Yakima Airport closed on Wednesday, February 8th at 9:00 pm and has remained closed since then. Conditions will be reevaluated at that … Continued
As a result of inclement weather, some City of Yakima facilities will be opening later than usual on Thursday, February 9th in order to allow Streets Division crews adequate time to make local roadways as safe as possible for drivers. The following City of Yakima facilities will not open until 10:00 am Thursday: – Yakima … Continued
Due to inclement weather, specifically freezing rain, the Yakima Airport has closed. The Yakima Airport will remain closed until at least 9:00 am on Thursday, February 9th. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine if the airport can reopen. The status of the Yakima Airport will be provided on the front page of … Continued
Due to inclement weather, Yakima Transit will cease running routes at 5:00 pm today. A winter storm warning issued this morning is currently expected to remain in effect until 10:00 pm today. Additionally, sleet and freezing rain predicted for this evening and overnight may result in Yakima Transit delaying the start of routes on Thursday, … Continued
Due to inclement weather, most City of Yakima facilities will close at 4:00 pm today, which is earlier than usual. A winter storm warning issued this morning is currently expected to remain in effect until 10:00 pm today. Additionally, sleet and freezing rain predicted for this evening and overnight may result in some City of … Continued
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. Action taken by the Council on February 7th included: – Approving new rules and regulations to improve park safety – Requesting a study session to review the Yakima Economic Development Plan – Approving a federal grant application to … Continued
A meeting of the Yakima Transit Riders Advisory Committee scheduled to take place this evening (Wednesday, February 8th) has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The advisory committee meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 15th at 5:30pm in the City of Yakima Public Works training room located behind the Public Works Administration Building (2301 … Continued
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the February 7th agenda include: – Amending the six-year Transportation Improvement Program – Partnership agreements with the Downtown Association of Yakima – Police … Continued
City of Yakima crews are currently working on a water main break that occurred earlier today. As a result of the break, water service has been temporarily affected and traffic in the area near the break is being impacted. The water main break occurred in the 200 block South 25th Avenue and water service has … Continued
