Click the following link for the City of Yakima’s October 2022 Issues Brief e-newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
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Yakima Health District News Release: Building Resilient Inclusive Communities Funding Enhances Safe Crossing in Yakima County
The City of Yakima was awarded a $10,000 Building Resilient Inclusive Communities (BRIC) grant to install a Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for pedestrian crossing at Fair Ave. and Race St. The grant was administered by the Yakima Health District. Click the following link for a Yakima Health District news release about the BRIC
Yakima City Council Oct. 4th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 4th. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 2.24.010 Longevity Plan (non-represented employees) Receiving a presentation regarding preliminary study results for fees related to land use, building permits and fire inspections.
Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on N. 16th Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 16th Avenue between Madison Avenue and Hathaway Street on Thursday, October 6th. Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
City of Yakima Hosting Community Action Day
City of Yakima is hosting a second Community Action Day to engage, educate, and empower Yakima residents to identify, report and eradicate illegal vandalism throughout their neighborhoods. Free Sherwin-Williams paint kits will be distributed to help reduce vandalism throughout the city. Community Action Day is Thursday, October 13th, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on S. 3rd Ave
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 3rd Avenue between Baker Street and Stewart Street on Wednesday, October 5th. Work on the project will begin at around 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can expect water outages during the project work hours.
Yakima City Council October 4th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022. Agenda items for the October 4th regular meeting include: Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Proposed pedestrian crossing over Yakima Trolley bridge Proposed fee increase for City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Division programs and services Click the following
Yakima City Council Study Sessions for 2023-24 Biennial Budget
The Yakima City Council will conduct three study sessions for the 2023-24 biennial budget. The purpose of the study sessions is to evaluate city service levels within forecasted city revenues. The City of Yakima is committed to keeping citizens informed. Budget study sessions will be 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm live in City Council Chambers
Yakima County News Release: Removal of River Encampment Debris Scheduled
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners has announced that a helicopter airlift to remove over nine tons of debris along the Yakima and Naches rivers is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5th, beginning at 9:00 A.M. The debris, associated with six abandoned encampments on public properties in the 13-mile Selah Gap to Union Gap area, includes
Mosaic Mural Installed at Washington Fruit Community Center
Progress on the Miller Park improvement project continues this week with installation of a mosaic mounted on the south wall at Washington Fruit Community Center, 602 N. 4th Street. “We are so appreciative of the Millennium Foundation and its partnership with Tieton Mosaics for creating and installing this beautiful artwork,” said Parks and Recreation Manager
