Snow Route Alert Issued By City of Yakima

Please be aware that a Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima.  This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect overnight. This Snow Route Alert is being issued as part of a series of steps being taken by the City of Yakima to more efficiently and effectively get streets cleared of … Continued

Inclement Weather Conditions Affecting Refuse Collection

The public’s cooperation is being sought to help City of Yakima refuse operators keep on schedule during winter weather. “Ice and snow cause driving problems for everyone and when you drive a thirty-ton garbage truck, it can be especially challenging,” said City of Yakima Refuse and Recycling Manager Loretta Zammarchi. To provide the best service … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, January 10th, 2017. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the January 10th agenda include:  Yakima Airport lawsuit settlement agreement  Creation of a Transportation Benefit District and vehicle license fee  Status update on … Continued

Snow Route Alert Issued By City of Yakima

Please be aware that a Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima.  This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect overnight. This Snow Route Alert is being issued as part of a series of steps being taken by the City of Yakima to more efficiently and effectively get streets cleared of … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the Yakima Housing Authority Board, Board of Appeals, and the Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center Advisory Committee to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The Board of Appeals and the Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center Advisory Committee currently have one open position each. … Continued

Original Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter Stops Coming Back

When the Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter service was first launched in late 2011, two of the original stops in Ellensburg included Super 1 Foods (200 East Mountain View Avenue) and Safeway (400 North Ruby Street).  Over time, those two stops were eliminated from the route and replaced by stops elsewhere in Ellensburg. Beginning on Monday, January 2nd, … Continued

Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic on South 18th Street

Motorists using South 18th Street between East Viola Avenue and East Mead Avenue should expect periodic delays beginning on Wednesday, December 27th because of water service repairs. The work will begin at 7:00 am and continue until 3:30 pm. During that time, Simpson Lane will be also be closed between South 17th Street and South … Continued

Take Safe Yakima Valley Drug Free Action Team Survey

Click on the links below (one Spanish language and one English language) to take a survey that is part of the Safe Yakima Valley Drug Free Action Team’s annual effort to get community input about teen substance misuse and abuse. Safe Yakima Valley Drug Free Action Team Survey – English Encuesta del Equipo de Acción … Continued

December 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click on the link below to see the December 2016 edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter December 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter Articles in this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Rosalma Park Revitalized by Landscaping Project – Snow Routes in Effect in Yakima for … Continued

Snow Route Alert Issued By City of Yakima

Please be aware that a Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima.  This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect overnight. This Snow Route Alert is being issued as part of a series of steps being taken by the City of Yakima to more efficiently and effectively get streets cleared of … Continued