Because faulty fire alarm system concerns have now been resolved, the City of Yakima has formally notified the owner of the Cascade and Senator buildings that the apartments in the two Downtown Yakima properties will not have to be vacated by Thursday, July 18th. The City had originally told the owner of the two buildings
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Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Continues to Make Progress
A major project to resurface several key sections of Yakima streets that will be underway for the rest of this summer and fall will impact traffic on sections of Nob Hill Boulevard, Fair Avenue, Washington Avenue, and 1st Street this week. The City is spending $5 million dollars this year completing what’s known as a “grind
Section of Yakima Greenway Pathway to Temporarily Close
Habitat restoration work along the Yakima River south of the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant will result in closure of a half-mile stretch of the Yakima Greenway Pathway beginning on Monday, July 15th. The pathway closure is necessary because heavy equipment will be operating in the area removing culverts and preparing the site for the
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 16th. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the July 16th agenda include: – Yakima Police Department succession planning proposal – Memorandum of understanding related to assigned police vehicle program – Implementation of vacation buy-back program for
Safety Concerns Prompt Action on Naches Avenue Trees
Old age has caught up with a number of century-old trees that line the historic Naches Avenue Parkway in Downtown Yakima. A total of eight trees are slated to be removed and another seven will be trimmed to prevent damage from falling tree limbs during high winds. The action was prompted by an incident in
Free Music and Movies Back in Yakima Parks This Summer
Three great Yakima summer traditions that offer free, family-friendly entertainment in two of Yakima’s parks have returned for another season this year. The 2013 Summer Sunset Concert Series at Franklin Park will feature mostly Northwest-based performers every Friday evening from July 12th through August 23rd. While the series has long been held at Franklin Park,
Yakima City Council Study Session Review
The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, July 9th at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on July 9th the Council – Heard consultant recommendations for increasing air passenger traffic at the Yakima Air Terminal – Received an update on the Airport Master Plan Yakima City Council study sessions are aired
Assessment Center Open To Cascade and Senator Residents Wednesday
With a deadline to vacate apartments in the Cascade and Senator buildings set for this Friday, the Yakima County Human Services Department will coordinate with the Northwest Justice Project and other agencies that provide housing assistance to staff an “Assessment Center” on Wednesday, July 10th to help current residents of the buildings find other housing
Grind and Overlay Project to Impact Traffic on Nob Hill and Washington
This project rebuilds and improves various street segments throughout the city. Work includes pavement repair, planing bituminous pavement, paving with hot mix asphalt, constructing ADA ramps and pavement markings. The overall project is scheduled to be completed in 90 working days, which extends the project into late October, 2013. Roadway grinding and roadway paving will
Yakima City Council Study Session Preview
The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, July 9th. The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the July 9th study session include: – Consultant presentation on increasing passenger load factors at Yakima Air Terminal – Update on Airport Master Plan Additional study session information is available at http://bit.ly/18Bez33
