Yakima City Council approved Westwood Golf LLC's irrigation expansion project, which includes a new reservoir on Nob Hill Blvd, following environmental review. The project requires public comments before final approval.
The city also updated zoning codes to allow for 'transitional housing' facilities, including halfway houses and secure community transition programs. Public comment on the proposed code changes is due at the next council meeting.
Multiple infrastructure projects continue to impact traffic: 7th Ave, Chestnut Ave, and 32nd Ave will remain closed through September 2026 for water main and stormwater work. Detours are in place, with traffic impacts detailed through September 25.
On public safety, the search for 21-year-old Anthony Swan, last seen near Mosquito Lake on the Yakama Reservation, enters its second week. The Yakima Police Department is urging the public to report any information.
Community updates include the Yakima Libraries' new staff picks page for monthly book recommendations, and the upcoming Naches Sportsman's Days event on September 11-12. The city also plans a 9/11 remembrance event at the Yakima Police Department on Friday.
What to watch next: The council's decision on housing zoning changes, which could shape future transitional housing development in Yakima.