Catch Basin Installation on North 35th Avenue to Impact Traffic

Installation of a new stormwater catch basin will result in the closure of a portion of North 35th Avenue near Englewood Avenue on Tuesday, May 31st. City of Yakima Wastewater Division crews will be working on the project between 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM. During the project, traffic delays in the area are likely to … Continued

Curb Repair Work Planned for South 1st Street

A project to replace curbing along a portion of South 1st Street between Russell Lane and Washington Avenue will impact traffic from Tuesday, May 31st to Thursday, June 2nd. Southbound traffic on 1st Street will be restricted to one lane at times in the construction area between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM. During the project, … Continued

Yakima City Council Special Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a special agenda meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on May 25th included: –  Approving an agreement with Sunrise Outreach Center for a temporary homeless encampment at a location to be determined –  Approving a City Manager employment agreement –  Authorizing Council members to attend … Continued

Motorists Urged to Avoid 64th Avenue and Tieton Drive on Thursday

Paving work, in connection with a traffic signal improvement project at the intersection of 64th Avenue and Tieton Drive, is expected to result in significant delays for drivers along Tieton Drive on Thursday, May 26th. While the project is underway, traffic on Tieton Drive will be reduced to a single lane for all traffic between … Continued

Road Work on West Chestnut Avenue

A road work project along a 6-block section of West Chestnut Avenue will impact traffic from Wednesday, May 25th until Wednesday, June 8th. City of Yakima Street Division crews will be preparing West Chestnut Avenue for repaving and the road will be restricted to local traffic only between 66th Avenue and 72th Avenue from 6:00 … Continued

Special Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a special agenda meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016.  The meeting begins at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the May 25th agenda include: –    Review of proposed agreement with Sunrise Outreach Center for a temporary homeless encampment –    Review of proposed City … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on May 17th included: –  Approving a motion to lift the ban on recreational and medical marijuana production, processing and retailing –  Directing the Yakima Planning Commission to develop land use regulations pertaining … Continued

Curb Home Address Marker Vendor Not Authorized by the City

Over the last few days, the City of Yakima has been contacted by several homeowners curious about people handing out flyers that offer to have home address numbers installed on the curb in front of their house.  According to the flyer, “Addresses consist of a diamond grade reflective white background with 4 inch black numbers … Continued

May 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click on the following link to see the May 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – May 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter Articles in the May 2016 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Multiple Sports Camps Available for Girls and Boys This Year – Yakima Wins Prestigious National Award for … Continued