Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions this week on North 16th Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Summitview Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 9th and 10th, as well as Friday, November 12th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to
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Survey Seeks Input on WFCC Programs
Yakima Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community about programs and activities at Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC), 602 N. 4th St. at Miller Park. Parks and Recreation staff recently mailed a WFCC newsletter in English and Spanish to residents in the Miller Park area with updates about programs and activities at the
Second Count of General Election Returns Released
The second count of returns from the 2021 General Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office. Yakima County uses an all-mail-in voting system, so ballots that were postmarked before midnight on November 2nd are still considered valid for the General Election. In the race in Yakima City Council District 2, Danny Herrera
City Offers One-Stop Site for Housing Information
The City of Yakima’s housing action plan, results of a housing survey and monthly statistics for building permits issued and new residential units completed are just a few of the links on the Planning Division’s recently updated housing information page at Housing Information | Planning Division (yakimawa.gov) The page also includes links to quarterly housing
Yakima Health District News Release: COVID-19 Testing Sites Updated Hours and Closures for November 2021
All three community-based testing sites will be closed on Thursday, November 25th, due to the holiday. Additionally, the Yakima State Fair testing site will have closures throughout the month due to events occurring at the State Fair Park and will have updated hours one week. Individuals are encouraged to visit Yakima County COVID-19 Testing Sites
First Batch of General Election Returns Released
The first returns of the 2021 General Election have given an indication of which candidates are likely to be elected to the three open Yakima City Council seats on this year’s ballot. The Yakima County Auditor’s office conducts only one count of ballots on election night and, consequently, issues just one set of returns. The
Yakima City Council Nov. 1st Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, November 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing a Family Court Awareness Month Proclamation Approving a refuse tax increase Authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1122 Discussing 2022 state and federal legislative priorities The November
Nov. 2021 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link for the November 2021 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Community Christmas Tree Sought for Downtown Yakima
The search is on for Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree. The City of Yakima and the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) are asking area residents to consider donating a tree from their property for the annual holiday festivities in Downtown Yakima. To nominate your tree as the Community Christmas Tree, call Cally Price, the Assistant to
Yakima City Council November 1st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, November 1st, via Zoom. Agenda items for the November 1st regular meeting include: Resolution adopting the Pedestrian Master Plan Public hearings/ordinances to increase refuse and stormwater taxes First public hearing on the 2022 Preliminary Budget Public hearing/ordinance for Ad Valorem Taxes
