National Night Out Set for August 6th

Throughout the Yakima Valley and across the nation, communities will be throwing a “going away party for crime” during the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th.  In addition to numerous neighborhood block parties, several organizations and businesses will be sponsoring National Night Out events. As a result, the August 6th Yakima City Council … Continued

45th Annual Vintiques Rolls into State Fair Park

The 45th annual Vintiques Northwest Nationals will return to State Fair Park this week. Vendors and participants will begin setting up Thursday, August 1st on the fairgrounds and in the Yakima SunDome. Besides admiring more than 600 classic automobiles from 1972 and older on the grounds of State Fair Park, spectators can enjoy the 2nd … Continued

Street Repair Work to Restrict Traffic on Tieton Drive

Street repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Tieton Drive between 45th Avenue and 40th Avenue from tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th,through Friday, July 26th.  Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. … Continued

Franklin Park Pickleball Courts Now Open

A project more than a month in the making is now complete as eight pickleball courts opened recently at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Park. “The volunteers and staff gave many hours of time to the project,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “It is a great addition to our park system and has … Continued

Water Main Repair Work to Restrict Traffic on Summitview Avenue

Water Main Repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Summitview Avenue between Gilbert Drive and 23rd Avenue from tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23th,through Wednesday, July 24th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued

Iconic Stop and Go Drive-In Heavily Damaged by Fire

The popular Stop and Go Drive-In on Fruitvale Boulevard was heavily damaged as a result of a fire Thursday morning.  When YFD crews arrived on scene at about 11:45 am Thursday, July 18th, black smoke was coming from the drive-in’s roof.  YFD crews initially took a defensive approach to fighting the fire due to concern … Continued

Yakima City Council July 16th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for $1.1 million of HOME Investment funds to assist with redevelopment and construction of the Veteran’s Supportive Housing & Service Center project in the former Armory at 1702 Tahoma Avenue. … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 3rd Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on 3rd Avenue between Baker Street and Stewart Street from tomorrow, Thursday, July 18th through Friday, July 19th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued

Traffic Delays Possible During Lane Striping on North 74th Avenue

Drivers may experience traffic delays tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16th, while City of Yakima crews are grinding and re-striping lane lines on North 74th Avenue between West Lincoln Avenue and Summitview Avenue. Weather permitting, work will begin around 7:00 am Tuesday and last until around 3:00 pm. Access to homes and businesses in the area will … Continued

Yakima Parks and Recreation Announces Pool Survey

Yakima Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community in a pool survey recently launched on its website. “The Yakima City Council has asked for the master planning process to begin for the modernization and renovation of Franklin Pool and Lions Pool,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “As part of the master … Continued