Washington state plans to build a new regional airport in the next decade, and the Yakima City Council wants Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) to be considered as the new preferred airport location. Council approved a letter yesterday, Tuesday, January 3rd, outlining its request to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). “YKM has a
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Jan. 2023 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following for the City of Yakima’s January 2023 Issues Brief e-newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Yakima Parks and Recreation Issues Winter/Spring 2023 Guide
April Pools Day (a free family swim activity), Egg Hunt/Candy Dash and free taekwondo classes at Washington Fruit Community Center are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2023 Winter/Spring Program Guide issued recently by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The 16-page guide – which also includes information on winter co-rec volleyball, Fisher
Yakima City Council January 3rd Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. Agenda items for the January 3rd regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire January 3rd meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129
Options Available for Christmas Tree Disposal
With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer city residents an option for Christmas tree disposal. Residents can schedule an appointment with the City’s Refuse Division for tree pick up by calling 509-575-6005. The cost is $10.00 for trees up to 5 feet and $15.00 for trees greater than 5 feet.
S. 1st Street Water Line Work Extended due to Weather Conditions
Due to weather conditions, water line work will result in continued traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Pine Street and Walnut Street from Tuesday, December 26th, through Friday, December 30th. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. City of Yakima water customers in the
Yakima Health District News Release: Wind Chill Advisory
The Yakima Health District (YHD) issued a news release about a Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 10 pm Wednesday, Dec. 21st, through 10 am Friday, Dec. 23rd. The release includes information about cold weather shelters and safety precautions –
Yakima Health District News Release: Yakima County Reports First Flu Death
The Yakima Health District (YHD) reported Yakima County’s first death due to the current flu season and recommended measures the public can take to help reduce the spread of illness –
City of Yakima Plans Holiday Closures
City of Yakima offices will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January, 2nd, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The City of Yakima’s Municipal Court will be closed December 26th and January 2nd. Yakima
Yakima City Council December 13th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13th. Action taken by the Council included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the December 13th Council meeting – Yakima City Council (yakimawa.gov) The December 13th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
