Project to Impact Traffic at Russell Lane and S. 1st Street

The intersection of Russell Lane and South 1st Street will be one lane each way overnight from Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 28-30. Lane closures will be in effect during work hours of 10:00 pm through 5:00 am nightly next Monday through Wednesday for traffic signal improvements. Drivers at the intersection of Russell Lane and South … Continued

Project to Close One Lane of N. 16th Avenue

North 16th Avenue will be one lane southbound next week between Garfield Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue. The lane closure will be in effect from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, Monday through Friday, Oct. 21-25. The lane closure is required for improvements that include new curb, gutter, sidewalk and a driveway approach for a private … Continued

Yakima City Council Oct. 15th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the October 15th meeting – Yakima City Council 10-15-24 (yakimawa.gov) The October 15th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum … Continued

Water Line Work to Close Section of N. 32nd Avenue

North 32nd Avenue will be closed Wednesday, October 16th, between Summitview Avenue and Barge Street for water line work. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm Wednesday. Due to heavy traffic volumes on North 32nd Avenue, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible … Continued

City of Yakima Begins Nelson Phase 2 Pipeline Project

After final completion of the Nelson Dam removal and new irrigation diversion in 2022, phase 2 of the project is scheduled to begin. Interwest Construction, Inc. (ICI) of Burlington, WA is scheduled to start work today, Monday, October 14th.  Initial work will include mobilization of materials and equipment to the City of Yakima irrigation reservoir … Continued

Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on Lincoln Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Lincoln Avenue between North 16th Avenue and Lewis Street on Tuesday, October 15th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on … Continued

Yakima City Council October 15th, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024. Agenda items for the October 15th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire October 15th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default (granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com) The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima … Continued

Tree Removal to Close Lincoln Avenue Traffic

Lincoln Avenue will be closed between 8th Street and 9th Street on Friday and Monday, Oct. 11th and Oct. 14th. The closure will be in effect 6:30 am to 3:00 pm both days for a tree removal project. Detours will be posted. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Drivers are reminded … Continued

Yakima Irrigation Season Ends October 15th

Tuesday, October 15th, marks the end of another irrigation season for the vast majority of the residential and business customers served by the City of Yakima’s irrigation system. That’s the day the system operated by the City’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. The few other irrigation systems in the area that … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint people to serve on the governing bodies of those organizations. More about the volunteer opportunities: Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional … Continued