The appearance of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, over the Rattlesnake Ridge area is prompting a call for safety by Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field officials. “Ninety-five percent of the air traffic at the airport comes from east of the Valley and they are flying over the potential site of the landslide,” Airport
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Yakima City Council December 12th Business Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, December 12th. Action by the Council on December 12th included: Issuing proclamations to honor outgoing Council members Avina Gutierrez, Maureen Adkison and Bill Lover. Adopting the 2018 budget for the City of Yakima. Issuing a Homeless Persons Memorial proclamation for Wednesday, December 21st. Approving
Air Stagnation Advisory Extended for Yakima Area
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has extended an air stagnation advisory for the Yakima area through 12:00 pm next Tuesday, December 12th. The advisory, originally issued on Tuesday, December 5th, was scheduled to end at 12:00 pm today. The NWS said it is extending the advisory because an upper level ridge will persist over the
Yakima City Council December 5th Business Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the December 5th business meeting include: Introducing new Assistant City Manager Ana Cortez-Steiner. Holding a second public hearing on the proposed 2018 Preliminary
Holiday Closures Planned for Thanksgiving
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 23rd and 24th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will
Business License Renewals Available Online
With 2017 drawing to a close, merchants with business licenses in the City of Yakima can avoid the deadline rush and renew their licenses online for 2018. The City’s Code Administration Division has established www.buildingyakima.com as an option to renew City of Yakima business licenses. A City of Yakima business license is required for all
Yakima City Council November 21st Business Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the November 21st business meeting include: Presenting a Small Business Saturday proclamation. Receiving an update from the Downtown Association of Yakima on 2017
Harman Center Plans Thanksgiving Dance
Enjoy a bit of pre-Thanksgiving fun and get in some exercise during the Thanksgiving Party – Matinee Dance at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The event will feature mostly ballroom dancing and will run from 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm on Friday, November 17th. Gary Malner, who plays the accordion
City Council Requests Integration Committee Ordinance
During its meeting on Tuesday, November 7th, the Yakima City Council asked staff to bring back an ordinance outlining the purpose, administrative and operational components of a permanent committee on Community Integration. The draft ordinance will be reviewed at a future City Council meeting. If approved, the ordinance would make what was formerly the Community
Holiday Closures Planned for Veterans Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Friday, November 10th, for the Veterans Day holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the City’s Harman Center will be closed both November
