Traffic at the intersection of South 3rd Avenue and Mead Avenue will be one lane in all four directions Wednesday morning, July 9th. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 am Wednesday. It is expected to be complete by 11:00 am. The traffic signal will be dark during Wednesday morning’s project work hours. It will … Continued
During initial construction of the wastewater system in the northeast project area, the amount of ground water was more than anticipated. Due to the high ground water conditions, work will move to the south central area of Yakima. As a result, 10th Avenue will be closed with “local access only” from Mead Avenue to Spokane … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1st. Actions during the July 1st regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 07-01-25 The July 1st Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel … Continued
Responding to 1,900 graffiti incidents, contacting 1,200 individuals experiencing homelessness and clearing more than 83 tons of garbage were some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities during the first six months of 2025. Yakima City Council received a year-to-date update on the program during its meeting on Tuesday, July 1st. The City … Continued
North 40th Avenue will be one lane each way tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 2nd, between Englewood Avenue and Richey Road. Lane closures are required to replace a sewer manhole. Lane closures will be in effect Wednesday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the project, traffic delays in the area are likely to occur. Drivers … Continued
Click the following link for the July 2025 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is the City of Yakima’s official e-newsletter. It is published monthly by the City’s Community Relations Office.
City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen … Continued
Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Tahoma Avenue and West Pierce Street Tuesday, July 1st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on … Continued
Tieton Drive will be one lane each way tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 1st, between South 65th Avenue and Pickens Road. Lane closures are required to replace a sewer manhole at the intersection of South 66th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Lane closures will be in effect Tuesday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the project, … Continued
Many City of Yakima facilities will be closed this Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. This includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Washington Fruit Community Center, Law and Justice Center, Lions Pool and Parks and Recreation offices. Franklin Pool and the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park will … Continued
