Yakima City Council seek volunteers interested in serving on the following City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: Anyone interested in applying for a position can submit their application to the City Clerk’s Office no later than the end of business day on May 1, 2026. Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of
Month: April 2026
Water Line Work Requires Closure of W. Chestnut Avenue
Water line work will result in road closure of West Chestnut Avenue between South 19th Avenue and Stanley Boulevard on Wednesday, April 8th, through Friday, April 10th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until the work is completed. Detours around the construction site will be available. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and proceed cautiously
Lane Closures Planned at First and Mead
Drivers will encounter lane closures Wednesday, April 8th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the intersection of 1st Street and Mead Avenue. During that same time, traffic signals at the intersection will go dark and temporarily replaced with stop signs in each direction. Temporary lane closures/traffic light outage are required for signal upgrades at the intersection. Drivers are reminded to treat the intersection as a four-way stop while the
New Human Resources Director Announced
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has announced Lisa Garcia will be the City’s new human resources director. Garcia replaces Connie Mendoza, who retired earlier this year Garcia’s first day as City of Yakima human resources director will be Monday, April 6th. Garcia has more than 25 years of progressive human resources leadership experience spanning healthcare,
Intersection of Washington and 72nd to Close for Roundabout Work
The intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue will be closed 24/7 from 6:00 am Monday, April 6th, through 5:00 pm Friday, April 10th, for roundabout work. Detours will be provided. Access will be maintained to properties in the project area. Upgrades for the new roundabout were completed in September 2025. Concrete that was used in the island portion of the roundabout needs
Yakima City Council April 7th, 2026, Regular Meeting Preview
Yakima City Council has a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, at 5:30 pm. Some of the agenda items for the April 7th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire April 7th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail notification when agendas are published for upcoming meetings. The April 7th meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at
Adams Street Closing Temporarily for Stormwater Project
A stormwater project to restore curb and gutter on Adams Street between S. 8th Street and S. 9th Street is expected to begin 7:00 am on Monday, April 6th. Work will require closing this section of Adams Street through next Friday, April 10th. The project will address drainage issues and repair a section of roadway. Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are
