Wastewater Project to Close Section of 20th Avenue

A wastewater project will result in the closure of 20th Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and Prasch Avenue Monday through Thursday for several weeks in June.  The closure will be in effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday from June 17th through June 27th.  The section of 20th Avenue affected by the … Continued

Pavement Project to Close Section of 6th Street

Sixth Street will be closed between Arlington Avenue and Pacific Avenue on Monday, June 17th from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required for a project to fill cracks in the pavement. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Drivers are reminded the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones … Continued

Franklin Pool Opens June 18th

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 2024 summer season at the City of Yakima’s outdoor pool will officially begin when Franklin Pool opens its doors for the first time … Continued

Closures, Celebration Planned for 2024 Juneteenth Observance

City of Yakima offices and most non-emergency services will close Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Closures include City Hall, the Public Works office, the Y-PAC office and the Harman Center. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed for … Continued

Pavement Project to Close Section of 6th Street

Sixth Street will be closed between Nob Hill Boulevard and Pacific Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required for a project to fill cracks in the pavement. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Drivers are reminded the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones within … Continued

Pavement Project to Close Section of 3rd Street

Third Street will be closed between Arlington Street and Pacific Avenue tomorrow, Tuesday, from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. The closure is required for a project to fill cracks in the pavement. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Drivers are reminded the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones within the … Continued

Rolling Street Closure Planned for 2024 Pride Parade

The annual Yakima Pride Parade will be held in Yakima on Saturday, June 8th. During the parade, there will be a rolling street closure of Yakima Avenue from 12th Avenue to Naches Avenue. The parade begins at 10:00 am Saturday and is expected to last about one hour. Parade staging will be 8:00 am to … Continued

N. 1st Street Maintenance to Require Lane Closures

North 1st Street will be one lane each direction tomorrow morning, Thursday, June 6th, between I Street and the freeway. Lane closures between I Street and the freeway will be in effect from 6:00 am to 9:00 am Thursday for scheduled maintenance of traffic islands on North 1st Street. Drivers are reminded the speed limit … Continued

Yakima City Council June 4th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the June 4th Council meeting – Yakima City Council 06-04-24 (yakimawa.gov) The June 4th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter … Continued

June 2024 Issues Brief

Click the following link for the June 2024 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.