A broken pump has resulted in the temporary shutting off of irrigation water in the area of town bordered to the north by Fraser Way, to the south by Arlington Street, to the west by 30th Avenue, and to the east by 26th Avenue. The shut down of what’s known as the “Brackett Park
Month: July 2013
Road Repairs to Impact Traffic on Walnut Street
Beginning on Thursday, August 1st, traffic will be disrupted on the section of Walnut Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue through Thursday, August 8th while road repairs are made. On Thursday, August 1st from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, traffic on that section of Walnut will be limited to one lane in each direction
Sewer Line Repair Will Impact Traffic on Section of Nob Hill
On Wednesday, July 31st from 7:00 am until about 6:00 pm, traffic on the section of Nob Hill Boulevard between 22nd Avenue and 24th Avenue will be disrupted while work is underway to repair a broken City of Yakima sewer line. Traffic on that section of Nob Hill will be reduced to one lane
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project to Impact Traffic on Arterial Sections
An ongoing project to resurface several key sections of Yakima streets this summer and fall will impact traffic on sections of Fair Avenue, Washington Avenue, and 64th Avenue from July 22nd through July 25th. Washington Avenue between 1st Street and 14th Street will be closed to all through traffic from Monday, July 22nd at 8:00
New Tuesday Night Downtown Yakima Farmers Market Launched
Now there is another great reason to come and spend time in Downtown Yakima. The popular Yakima Farmer’s Market is expanding to include a Tuesday night event in the heart of the city. Starting July 23rd, the Yakima Farmer’s Market will be open each Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm and will be located
July 16th Yakima Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 16th. Action taken by the Council on July 16th included: – Approval of a Yakima Police Department succession planning proposal – Approval of a vacation buy-back program for non-represented employees – Approval of a memorandum of understanding related to the
July 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief
In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief – Yakima’s Population Pushes Past the 92,000 mark – Second Annual Yakima Citizen Survey Process Underway – Construction Continuing on MLK, Jr. Blvd Underpass July 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Road Repairs to Impact Traffic on Chestnut Avenue and Union Street
Beginning on Tuesday, July 16th, sections of Chestnut Avenue and Union Street will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours through Thursday, July 18th. The eastbound lanes of Chestnut between 8th Street and 9th Street will be closed between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm while repairs are made to the road surface. Westbound traffic
Cascade and Senator Apartments No Longer Subject to Vacation Order
Because faulty fire alarm system concerns have now been resolved, the City of Yakima has formally notified the owner of the Cascade and Senator buildings that the apartments in the two Downtown Yakima properties will not have to be vacated by Thursday, July 18th. The City had originally told the owner of the two buildings
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Continues to Make Progress
A major project to resurface several key sections of Yakima streets that will be underway for the rest of this summer and fall will impact traffic on sections of Nob Hill Boulevard, Fair Avenue, Washington Avenue, and 1st Street this week. The City is spending $5 million dollars this year completing what’s known as a “grind
