The intersection of Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue will be closed tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 13th, for roadway work. The closure will be in effect from 7:00 pm today through 5:00 am Wednesday, Jan. 14th. Access will be maintained to properties in the project area. Traffic delays in the project area are likely to occur. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible
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Christopher Hopkins Named New Yakima Air Terminal Director
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has named Christopher Hopkins the new Yakima air terminal director. Hopkins will begin his tenure as Yakima air terminal director on Monday, January 12th. “Because of the significant role the airport plays in the economic health of the Yakima Valley, we were looking for someone who has extensive airport management
Road Work to Impact Traffic on 32nd Avenue
Drivers will encounter a temporary closure of 32nd Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Lincoln Avenue tomorrow, Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required while City of Yakima crews work on filling cracks in the roadway. Access to homes and businesses in the areas will be maintained and traffic will be allowed through the project areas when possible. Flaggers will be on
Review of Jan. 6th, 2026, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6th. Actions during the Jan. 6th regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14519?channel=2 The Jan. 6th Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00 pm today, Wednesday, Jan. 7th. Council meetings can also be viewed on the City of
Yakima City Council Jan. 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Preview
Yakima City Council’s first regularly scheduled meeting for 2026 will be Tuesday, January 6th, at 5:30 pm. Some of the agenda items for the Jan. 6th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Jan. 6th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign
January 2026 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the January 2026 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
City of Yakima Announces 2025 Holiday Closures
City of Yakima offices will be closed Thursday, December 25th, and Thursday, January 1st, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The City of Yakima’s Municipal Court will be closed both days. Yakima Transit will not
Tree Removal Requires Traffic Impacts
The following lane/road closures will be required for a tree removal project this Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 17-18: The above closures will be in effect from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm both Wednesday and Thursday. Drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes if possible until the project is completed. Access to homes and businesses in the
Funds Established to Support Parks & Recreation Programs, Facilities
Due to funding constraints, the City of Yakima had to make some budget reductions for 2026 that will impact Yakima Parks and Recreation programs and facilities. Thanks to a partnership with the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, the community has opportunities to directly support these programs/facilities. They include: For more information, contact Parks & Recreation Manager
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The following boards have vacancies or upcoming term expirations: ⦁ Arts Commission has two agency representative positions (Valley Museum and Seasons) and one community representative position vacant.⦁ Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee has one vacancy⦁ Yakima Housing
