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Stormwater Project to Result in Traffic Impacts

A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of a portion of the southbound lane of Naches Avenue and a portion of a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue from June 17th through mid-July. The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic while the

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Franklin Pool to Open Friday

Following the completion of repairs to fix two leaks, one in its main drain and the other in the deck area, Franklin Pool will open for the summer season on Friday, June 19th. For the 2026 season, Franklin Pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  The cost for entry to

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Closure of Part of South 32nd Ave Extended

Water line work will result in the extension of a temporary closure of a portion of South 32nd Avenue through June 16th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. While the project is underway, 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue will be closed. Due

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Water Line Work Will Result In Closure of South 32nd Ave

Water line work will result in road closure of South 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue on Monday, June 15th and Tuesday June 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 32nd Avenue, drivers can expect delays.

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Free, Family-Friendly America Birthday Celebration at Franklin Park

The Yakima community is invited to attend “Our America Celebrates 250 Years,” a free, family-friendly event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The celebration will be held on Saturday, June 13th, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 2101 Tieton Drive, Yakima. As part of the Washington 250/America

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Closure of Section of Bonnie Doon Extended

The closure of a portion of Bonnie Doon Avenue between 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue is being extended to June 12th while a project is underway to address drainage issues and repair sections of roadway. The extended closure is required to complete road surface restoration and allow concrete to cure.   Access will be maintained

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Insurance Provider Determines Peterson Case Verdict will be Appealed

Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW) has determined an appeal of a jury verdict awarding Yakima resident Mark Peterson $480,000 in damages stemming from a case involving a fire inspection request by the City of Yakima in 2013 is necessary. CIAW, the City’s insurance provider for this case, is responsible for paying the amount awarded

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New State Law Leads to a Change in the Color of Garbage Totes

City of Yakima refuse customers will begin to notice a change in their garbage totes (cans) due to a recently-adopted state law that requires all totes to meet uniform color guidelines based on what gets put in them. For many years, residential garbage totes in Yakima have been brown.  The new state law requires those

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