Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between West Lincoln Avenue and Summitview Avenue on Thursday, June 16th Work on the project will take place between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area during scheduled work hours. Due … Continued
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of 4th Street and Yakima Avenue this Wednesday, June 15th. Crews will be upgrading the traffic signal heads at the intersection from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm this Wednesday. The traffic signal will not be in operation during the work hours. Traffic will be restricted to one … Continued
Yakima Transit and Yakima Parks and Recreation are again teaming up to make it easier for swimmers to use Franklin Pool and Lions Pool this summer thanks to the Bus to Pool Program. Starting Friday, June 17th, and continuing through August 20th, paying to swim in one of Yakima’s two City-owned pools or the YMCA … Continued
The end of the school year and rising temperatures are sure signs that summer is approaching in Yakima. So, too, is the opening of Franklin Pool, 2102 Tieton Drive. The roughly three-month-long 2022 summer season at the City of Yakima’s outdoor pool will officially begin when Franklin Pool opens its doors for the first time … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 7th. Action taken by the Council included: Receiving the Yakima School District Board update Making appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees Adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2023 through 2028, and amending the Transportation Systems Plan 2040 Declining to … Continued
Detectives with the Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit (YVSIU) continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident, which occurred on 05/30/22 at approximately 2357 hrs in the 1200 block of N 1st St, Yakima Wa. The officers involved in the shooting were identified as Jesus Sanchez and Jon Charroin with the Yakima Police Department. The 30-year-old … Continued
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the West Valley Junior High School onTuesday, June 14th. The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to anyone 5 years and older andbooster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will also be available for eligible groups. To register ahead of time, individuals can visit:https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=16025WHEN & WHERE:June 14, 2022 … Continued
Work continues on the Nelson Dam removal and replacement project and will result in temporary road closures over the next couple of weeks. Work scheduled to continue next week includes pouring concrete for a new fish screen structure. The work requires temporary closure of South Naches Road at Powerhouse Road. This closure will start at … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022. Agenda items for the June 7th regular meeting include: Proclamations for Juneteenth Freedom Week, Pride Month, Narcissa Whitman Chapter NSDAR Day, Yakima Citizens and Family Diversity Month Yakima Fire Department cost recovery fees Ordinance repealing Yakima Municipal Code … Continued
Detectives with the Yakima Valley Special Investigations Unit (YVSIU) are investigating an Officer involved Shooting incident that occurred in the city of Yakima. A 30 year-old Yakima man is in serious condition at Seattle Harborview for gunshot wounds following the incident, which occurred on 05/30/22 at approximately 2357 hrs. Yakima Police Officers located an occupied … Continued
