Sunfair Parade Kicks Off 2026 Fair Season

The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 26th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until about 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its

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Stormwater Project to Result in Traffic Impacts on South 7th Avenue

A stormwater system improvement project will result in traffic impacts on portions of 7th Avenue and West Peach Street beginning September 15th. Work will include installation of stormwater improvements, curb replacement, and roadway paving. The work is expected to be completed by September 25th. Access will be maintained to adjacent properties within the project area

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Infrastructure Project to Impact Traffic

Improvements to a water main and roadway surfaces are continuing to impact traffic in the area near 32nd Avenue, 33rd Avenue, and Nob Hill Boulevard. As a result of the project, parts of 32nd Avenue south of Nob Hill will be closed to through traffic from September 10th through September 12th.  From September 15th through

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City of Yakima Announces Labor Day 2026 Closures

Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September7th. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Yakima Municipal Court will also be closed. Emergency services will remain available.

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