Reduced operating costs, increased treatment capacity and a new economic development tool, are among the benefits of a new bioreactor at the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by the City of Yakima. A ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the facility will be held on Thursday, October 24th at 10:30 AM at the Regional … Continued

The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Monday, October 21st.  The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 21st study session include: –          Presentation of 2014 Preliminary City Budget                                                                 –          Discussion regarding implementation of The Downtown Yakima Master Plan Additional study session information is available at http://bit.ly/19X9JhN Yakima … Continued

Dedication ceremonies marking completion of major improvements to River Road in Yakima will be held on Tuesday October 22nd at 2:00 pm.  Representatives from the City of Yakima, Washington Fruit, the Yakima School District and the State of Washington have been invited to attend the ceremony to discuss the importance of the project to Yakima’s … Continued

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013.  Action taken by the Council on October 15th included: –   Adopting findings of fact affirming a six month moratorium on new digital signs –   Setting a November 5th public hearing regarding regulations of communication towers –   Setting a … Continued

For the sixth year in a row, the City of Yakima Refuse Division is giving away free biodegradable bags to Yakima residents as part of its Fall Leaf Collection Program. The City’s Refuse Division is giving away bags at the Public Works Complex located at 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard from now until supplies run out.  Bags … Continued

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 15th agenda include: –  Setting a November 5th public hearing date regarding regulation of communication tower –  Setting a November 5th public hearing date regarding … Continued

The replacement of aging stormwater pipes crossing Lincoln Avenue at 4th Avenue will impact traffic in that area from Monday, October 14th through Thursday, October 17th. Only one westbound lane on Lincoln will be open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day from October 14th through October 17th.  No northbound or southbound traffic will … Continued

The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, the Public Facilities Board, and as a youth member on the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The Planning Commission, the Public Facilities Board, and the Parks and Recreation Commission (youth member) … Continued

The third in a series of fall community clean up events sponsored by the City of Yakima is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th and will target District 3, which consists primarily of the Northeast and Southeast sections of Yakima.  A free drop off site will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the … Continued