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YFD News Release: Plan ahead for phase out of 3G networks

Click the following link for a Yakima Fire Department news release about the upcoming phase out of 3G networks – https://yakimafire.com/plan-ahead-for-phase-out-of-3g-networks/ The release includes links to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) programs that may be able to assist consumers in connecting to phone, internet and broadband services. It also includes the FCC’s consumer guide about the 3G

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Water Line Project Continues on Washington Ave

A continuing water line project will result in traffic restrictions at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South 16th Avenue on Thursday, December 16th, and Friday, December 17th.   Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can

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Yakima City Council Dec. 14th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 14th. Action taken by the Council included: Administering Oaths of Office to Judge Woodward and Judge Olwell Issuing a Homeless Persons Memorial Proclamation Recognizing outgoing Council members Funk, Hill and White The December 14th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs

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Public Works Facility Hosts Letters to Santa

Yakima Parks and Recreation is offering its second annual drive-thru Letters to Santa event at the City’s Public Works facility this Sunday, December 19th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The free event will feature music, Yakima Christmas Trucks, as well as a special mailbox for letters to Santa. Lighted features will also include Christmas-themed

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Yakima City Council Dec. 14th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, December 14th, via Zoom. Agenda items for the December 14th regular meeting include: Administration of Oaths of Office to Judge Woodward and Judge Olwell Homeless Persons Memorial Proclamation Recognition of outgoing Council members Funk, Hill and White Click the following link

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Water Line Work Continues on Washington Avenue

Water line work will result in continued traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 16th Avenue and Cornell Avenue starting Monday, December 13th, through Friday, December 17th.   Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each week day. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can expect

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Signal Upgrades to Impact 40th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue

Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue this Sunday morning, December 12th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday. Temporary stop signs will be in place

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Yak Back Update Planned

The City of Yakima’s popular Yak Back app will be unavailable next Monday, December 13th, while the City’s Information Technology Services staff update the program. Work next Monday will include upgrading Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as well as updating GIS security. As a result, GIS and mapping services on the City website will not be

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Yakima City Council Dec. 7th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 7th. Action taken by the Council included: Adopting the 2022 Budget for the City of Yakima Adding 66th Avenue and Englewood Avenue intersection, Nob Hill Boulevard from 34th Avenue to 44th Avenue and intersection of 40th Avenue and Chestnut Avenue to the Transportation Benefit

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Yakima City Council Approves 2022 Budget

The Yakima City Council approved the City’s 2022 budget during its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, December 7th. The 2022 budget calls for $293,669,112 in total spending, including $69,951,160 for the General Fund. The 2022 budget achieves the following: Establishes equipment replacement reserves for Police vehicles and Fire apparatus. Increases Clean City funding in order

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