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Yakima Welcomes New Windows Alive! Exhibit
The new Windows Alive! art exhibit opens this Friday, October 3rd, in Downtown Yakima. It can be seen along the northside of Yakima Avenue between Hotel Maison and 3rd Street. An artists reception is 5:30 pm Friday at Hotel Maison, 321 E. Yakima Avenue. The exhibit will be available for viewing through late March 2026.
Water Service Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue
Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Tahoma Avenue and West Mead Avenue on Thursday and Friday, October 2st and 3rd. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the
City Irrigation Season Ends October 6th
Monday, October 6th marks the end of the irrigation season for residential and business customers in the City of Yakima. That’s the day that the irrigation systems operated by the City of Yakima’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. This is just over one week earlier than the previously scheduled shutdown of
Overnight Lane Closures Planned for 16th and Summitview
Work at the intersection of Summitview Avenue and 16th Avenue will require overnight lane closures tonight, Monday, and Tuesday, Sept. 29-30. East/west traffic will be one lane each way between the hours of 7:00 pm and 6:00 am tonight and Tuesday. The Summitview and 16th intersection will be a 4-way stop, with flashing red signal
Tree Trimming to Require Temporary Road Closures
The following intermittent road closures will occur Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29-30, for tree trimming: Temporary road closures will occur during project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm next Monday and Tuesday. Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones, look out
City, Habitat for Humanity Launch Adopt-A-Block
The City of Yakima is partnering with Yakima Habitat for Humanity to offer an Adopt-A-Block program. Residents and organizations can choose to adopt a city block as the City of Yakima identifies partner neighborhoods who wish to be adopted and receive volunteer assistance. Information and sign-up details are available at Adopt-A-Block “We are in the
Asphalt Work Will Result In Closure of South 6th Street
Asphalt work will result in closure of South 6th Street between Rainier Street and La Salle Street on Tuesday, September 23rd. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 6th Street, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible
Notice of Special Meeting: Planning Commission Open House
Open House and Community Visioning Session for the 2050 City of Yakima Periodic Update The City of Yakima Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24th, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Harman Center, 101 North 65th Ave. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and open house.
Sunfair Parade Kicks Off 2025 Fair Season
The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 20th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its way
