Preparations are under way for the arrival of Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree on Tuesday, November 22nd. The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) crew in partnership with the City of Yakima Public Works Division and Russell Crane will secure a tree provided by a Yakima area residence, move the tree to Millennium Plaza, and place the
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Clean City Program Reports Progress for Q3 2022
Abating/cleaning 726 incidents of graffiti, clearing over 47 tons of garbage and removing 286 grocery carts are some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities during the third quarter of 2022. The Yakima City Council received an update in its agenda packet for the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Click Coversheet (novusagenda.com)
Yakima City Council Approves 2023-24 Budget
The Yakima City Council approved the City’s 2023-24 biennial budget during its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, November 15th. The budget calls for $269,819,797 in total spending in 2023, including $73,349,628 for the General Fund. In 2024, the budget calls for $251,222,577 in total spending, including $75,106,942 for the General Fund. The 2023-24 budget: Final
Yakima City Council Nov. 15th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Action taken by the Council included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the November 15th Council meeting – Yakima City Council (yakimawa.gov) The November 15th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Spruce Street and Walnut Street from Thursday, November 17th, through Friday, November 18th. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can expect water
Water Line Work to Close Section of Viola Avenue
Water line work will close a section of Viola Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15-16. Viola Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between South 18th Street and South 17th Street. Work on the project will start at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Local access to residents and businesses will
Yakima City Council Nov. 15th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. Agenda items for the November 15th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire November 15th meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129
Reservoir Repair and Improvement Project Begins
A project to repair and improve the 1st Level Reservoir will begin Monday, November 14th. The reservoir is on the southeast corner of North 40th Avenue and Englewood Avenue. Repairs will be made to concrete surfaces and seams throughout the reservoir, as well as replacement of existing interior piping and valves. The project also includes
YHD News Release – COVID-19 Bivalent Booster and the Flu Vaccine Important This Fall
Click the following links for Yakima Health District (YHD) news releases in English and Spanish about the importance of receiving the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster and Flu Vaccine before the holidays. Flu activity in recent years has been low due to community-wide preventative measures and COVID-19 precautions that have been in place, YHD notes. However, in
City Plans Holiday Closures for Veterans Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. The City of Yakima Municipal Court will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The Harman
