Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Tahoma Avenue and West Pierce Street Tuesday, July 1st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on
Month: June 2025
Project Requires Lane Closures on Tieton Drive
Tieton Drive will be one lane each way tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 1st, between South 65th Avenue and Pickens Road. Lane closures are required to replace a sewer manhole at the intersection of South 66th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Lane closures will be in effect Tuesday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the project,
City of Yakima Closures for July 4th
Many City of Yakima facilities will be closed this Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. This includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Washington Fruit Community Center, Law and Justice Center, Lions Pool and Parks and Recreation offices. Franklin Pool and the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park will
Yakima City Council July 1st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting beginning at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the July 1st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire July 1st meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to
Phase 2 Begins for 72nd and Washington Roundabout Construction
The second of four phases to construct a roundabout at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue begins Monday, June 30th. This will require closing the west side of the intersection at South 72nd Avenue and West Washington Avenue. Access will be maintained to properties in the project area. Traffic delays in the project
Yakima Municipal Court Issues Scam Alert
Yakima Municipal Court is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages that falsely claim recipients will face license suspension or additional fees if payment is not made. “The Court does not send text messages threatening the imposition of fees or driver’s license suspension for failure to make a payment,” said Court Services
Yakima Municipal Court Completes Response to State v. Blake
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court found the law criminalizing drug possession unconstitutional. As a result of this decision, known as State v. Blake, any Blake-related convictions in Washington State qualify to be removed (vacated) from one’s criminal record, and any legal financial obligations (LFOs) paid as a result qualify for financial reimbursement. Yakima
Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities Project
The City of Yakima is moving forward with an important project to construct new water and wastewater systems in the northeast and south central areas of the city. The northeast area work will include areas along North 3rd Street, North 4th Street, East Q Street, East O Street and Oak Street. South central area improvements
Chip Seal Program Begins June 25th
The City of Yakima Streets Division will begin its annual chip sealing program on Wednesday, June 25th. This year’s project will be completed in the following order: The project is expected to conclude approximately the first week of September. Crews will be working in the project areas from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through
Rolling Street Closure Planned for 2025 Pride Parade
The annual Yakima Pride Parade will be held in Yakima on Saturday, June 21st. During the parade, there will be a rolling street closure of Yakima Avenue between Terrace Street and 12th Avenue, as well as South 12th Avenue between Yakima Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. Organizers anticipate minimal impact to traffic. The parade begins at
