Signal Upgrades to Impact 2nd Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard

Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Wednesday morning, August 11th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday. Temporary stop signs … Continued

Walking Tour Seeks Input on Pedestrian Access

The City of Yakima Planning Division is offering two walking tours for the City’s first Pedestrian Master Plan. Tours will be this Thursday, August 12th, at the following times and locations: 9:00 am to 10:00 am starting at the Capitol Theatre and looping around a small portion of Downtown Yakima. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm … Continued

Recorrido a pie busca información sobre el acceso peatonal

La División de Planificación para la Ciudad de Yakima está ofreciendo dos recorridos a pie para el primer Plan para Peatones de la Ciudad. Los recorridos serán el jueves, 12 de agosto, a los siguientes horarios y localidades 9:00 am a 10:00 am empezando en el Capitol Theatre y dara vuelta alrededor de una pequeña … Continued

Opportunities Available on City Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Integration Committee has one position available and one youth position vacancy. The Parks & Recreation Commission has two vacant positions and one youth vacancy. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Arts Commission each have one vacancy. … Continued

Watering to Pause at Randall Park due to Irrigation Issues

Yakima Parks and Recreation will be unable to water the lawn at Randall Park for at least the next week due to irrigation pump and motor issues. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we pull and rebuild both the pump and motor,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Unfortunately, since we can’t water the … Continued

Work Begins Monday on Avalanche Avenue Water Line Project

A section of Avalanche Avenue will be closed to thru traffic beginning next Monday, August 9th, for a water line installation project. On Monday, project contractor Ken Leingang Excavating, Inc. of Yakima will begin installing the new water line on Avalanche Avenue between North 40th Avenue and North 42nd Avenue. The project will improve fire … Continued

Water Project Continues on South 1st Street, East Mead Avenue

A project to replace the existing water main and water utility services on South 1st Street and East Mead Avenue will continue on Monday, August 9th. The project includes replacing an aging and undersized water line and water services along South 1st Street south of East Mead Avenue, and along East Mead Avenue between South … Continued

Water Main Repairs to Restrict Traffic on Powerhouse Road

Water main repairs will result in traffic restrictions on Powerhouse Road between Englewood Avenue and North 26th Avenue from Thursday, August 5th through Friday, August 6th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days.   Traffic will be restricted to one lane in both directions in the … Continued

Franklin Pool Resumes Evening Swim Sessions

Thanks to additional staffing, the City of Yakima Franklin Pool is resuming evening recreational swim sessions beginning tonight, Wednesday, August 4th. Evening swim sessions are scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The pool had canceled evening swim sessions last month due to staffing shortages. Capacity at Franklin Pool is limited to … Continued

August 2021 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link for the August 2021 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.