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Yakima resident gathers opposition to Terrace Heights annexation proposal
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.-- You may recall our coverage of the Terrace Heights Annexation plan that the Yakima city council is contemplating, today one local resident is looking for petition signatures in opposition to the proposals. Vickie Gutheridge a Yakima citizen who lives in the area, held a petition signing in...
Yakima Area reduces stigma with the word "Overdose"
YAKIMA-August 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day. "I've also had some loved ones who have passed away from overdose myself, said Cassidy Leslie, theClinical Director of Substance Use Disorder Services, Triumph. "It's a very sad disease that can result in fatality." Drug overdoses has affected many people, yet sometimes people...
Yakima Meeting Set for Annexation Concerns on September 17
The Yakima City Council talked about an annexation in Terrace Heights during the regular meeting at Yakima City Hall earlier this month. The proposed annexation of 1,000 acres east of the Yakima River was prompted by petitions from property owners. SO IF THE ANNEXATION IS EVENTUALLY APPROVED WHAT AREAS WOULD...
Proposed changes to Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center may reduce turbine count
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. - The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council held a meeting on Aug. 29, 2024, to go over the changes to the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center plan that might reduce the number of turbines in the project. Governor Jay Inslee provided feedback for the council to review,...
Viren Mayani named new Finance and Budget Director of Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash.-Viren Mayani has been named the new Finance and Budget Director for the City of Yakima, taking over for Mark Roberts who resigned in January. “The City is fortunate to have Viren as part of its senior management team,” said Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker. “He has financial management experience in a broad range of industries, including government.
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