A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area that began in mid-July will continue to impact traffic through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue is closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview
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Franklin Pool to Be Open First Four Saturdays in August
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Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 36th Avenue and 24th Avenue starting Tuesday, July 21st through Friday July 24th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. While the project is underway, traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions within
Stormwater Project to Result in Traffic Impacts on Portion of Chestnut
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Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Requests for Proposal Being Accepted for Community Centers
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Sidewalk Project to Impact Traffic on Part of 88th Avenue Through Late August
A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area will result in temporary traffic disruptions along a portion of 88th Avenue from July 13th through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway. The project includes
Tom Huntington Named Interim Yakima Fire Chief
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has appointed Tom Huntington to be the interim Yakima fire chief following the retirement of Aaron Markham at the end of last month. Huntington’s first day on the job was today, Monday, July 6th. Huntington is a senior partner, teacher, and coach with The Referent Group, a company that provides
Nob Hill and Fair Avenue Project to Impact Overnight Traffic Next Week
Due to work on raising overhead utility lines near the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection, traffic overnight will be impacted in the area for a few days next week. From June 29th through July 1st, single-lane closures will be in effect around the project area from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Traffic signals
Comprehensive Plan Rough Draft Open House on June 23rd
An open house regarding the rough draft of the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place at the Harman Senior Center (101 N. 65th Avenue) on Tuesday, June 23rd. The open house will begin at 4:00 pm. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided to people who attend the open house. Under Washington State
