An ongoing project to resurface several key sections of Yakima streets this year will impact traffic on sections of 16th Avenue, 40th Avenue, Walnut Street, and Tieton Drive from August 26th through August 29th. Tieton Drive between 32nd Avenue and 40th Avenue will be closed overnight (8:00 pm to 6:00 am) to all through traffic
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August 20th Yakima Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 20th. Action taken by the Council on August 20th included: – Banning smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near playgrounds – Setting a September 3rd public hearing date to consider a one month extension of a moratorium
Yakima Officer OK After Being Grazed by Bullet
Yakima Police Department News Release At about 2135, an officer with the Yakima Police Department was handling a call in the 300 Block of So 7th Street when he heard the report of a gunshot north of his location. Upon investigating the gunshot, the officer encountered Antonio Cardenas on foot in the area. Mr Cardenas
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 20th agenda include: – A public hearing to accept comment regarding smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near playgrounds – A public
August 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief eNewsletter
Articles featured in this month’s City of Yakima Issues Brief eNewsletter include – Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant Ranked among the best – New Solid Waste & Recycling, HR, and Airport Managers Named – Dog Paddle Will Be Stroke of Choice During Paws In the Pool Event. August 2013 Issues Brief
Scenic House Fire Caused by Fireworks
Yakima Fire Department Fire Investigators have determined a recent house fire, in the 5000 block of Scenic Drive, to be caused by fireworks. YFD Investigators have ruled out any other cause of ignition based on their investigation. Fire crews responded to a reported roof fire in the late evening of August 7th, 2013. One firefighter
City Council Says O’Rourke Has Met and Exceeded Expectations
The Yakima City Council gave City Manager Tony O’Rourke solid marks across the board during an evaluation of O’Rourke’s performance that took place before today’s City Council business meeting. “The Council was enthusiastic about the new energy and ideas that Tony brought to the table when he was hired last July,” said Mayor Micah Cawley.
2013 Survey Results Show Focus Should Remain on Key Priorities
In the summer of 2012, the Yakima City Council authorized the inaugural Yakima Citizen Survey to find out what community members thought about City services and to help identify areas that needed improvement. Results of that survey helped the Council establish a set of priorities that led to the redesign of City programs and services
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 6th agenda include: – Setting an August 20th hearing date to accept public comment regarding smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near
Yakima Police Investigating Explosions
The Yakima Police Department in association with other agencies are investigating a series of explosions in the central area of town, occurring around 2230-2300 hrs. Officers then responded to a large fire of a bush in the 1100 block of W. Chestnut. This fire was put out by fire personnel. In checking the nearby area,
