The City of Yakima’s Public Works Department is taking precautions regarding potential flooding along Cowiche Creek and Wide Hollow Creek for this coming weekend. The Northwest River Forecast Center is reporting that the Naches River and the Yakima River may reach bank full this weekend. It appears the majority of the expected rainfall will come
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Softball League Sign-Ups Underway
Registration has begun for the first of several men’s and women’s softball leagues offered this spring and summer through Yakima’s Parks and Recreation. The City is offering a series of 10-game leagues, starting with the first that runs from April 30th to June 8th. The others begin in June, July, and September. Registrations are also underway for
Fisher Park Begins Golf Season on March 30th
The golfing season is just a week away at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. “Fisher is scheduled to open on Friday, March 30th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. “We are scheduled to open at 8:00 am, but of course this time of year it is always weather dependent.” The Par-3, 9-hole course
Yakima Code Enforcement Improving Neighborhoods
Efforts by the City of Yakima’s Code Enforcement Office are making a positive impact in area neighborhoods. As of June 2015 the City had 119 properties declared dangerous. Now, less than 3 years later, that total has been whittled to 47. “It’s about making people accountable for their property,” Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso said.
Work Planned on Randall Park Walkways
Work begins today, Monday, March 19th, on new walkways for the City of Yakima’s Randall Park. Park maintenance workers are relocating irrigation lines and removing sod for the new walkways starting today. New asphalt will be placed in early April by the City of Yakima’s Streets Division. Portions of Randall Park will be closed during
Harman Center Closing March 5-10 for Cleaning
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from March 5th through March 10th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include dusting fixtures, cleaning window blinds, carpet cleaning and pressure-washing the
Yakima Yard Waste Collection Begins March 1st
Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Thursday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb or alley on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Refuse and Recycling
Yakima Fire Chief, Deputy Chief to Retire This Month
Two Yakima firefighters with more than 70 years of combined experience will retire this month. Yakima Fire Chief Bob Stewart will retire February 28th and Deputy Fire Chief Mark Soptich will retire February 16th. “Chief Stewart and Deputy Chief Soptich have had long and distinguished careers in the fire service,” said Yakima City Council Public
St. Patrick’s Day Iron Chef & Dance to Debut
Entries are now being sought for the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Iron Chef at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center. The free Iron Chef & Dance event will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16th. “It’s a brand new idea for us,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “We wanted to
Harman Center Hosting Sweethearts Dance
For the first time in recent years, the City of Yakima’s Harman Center will host a Sweethearts Dance on Friday, February 9th. “The Halloween Dance went so well last year, we decided to have a dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. The dance is from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
