The 18th annual “Paws in the Pool,” at Franklin Pool and an update about the Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park are just a few of the highlights in the 2024 Summer Program Guide recently issued by City of Yakima Parks and Recreation. The guide is now available at the Yakima Parks and Recreation office … Continued
Traffic at the intersection of North 40th Avenue and Powerhouse/River Road will be reduced to one lane in all directions Wednesday morning, May 29th. Crews will upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection, replacing the traffic signal cabinet with one that has battery back-up capabilities. Work is scheduled to begin at 6:30 am Wednesday. It … Continued
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed for the … Continued
With nearly all of Washington, including Yakima County, in a state-wide drought, City of Yakima officials encourage water conservation during what is expected to be a dry spring and summer. “As we manage our water supply for both our domestic and irrigation systems throughout the summer months, we ask all of our customers to use … Continued
Traffic on Lincoln Avenue will be one lane between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 23rd, due to a tree trimming project. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:00 am to 9:00 am Thursday morning so crews can remove low-hanging tree branches in that one-block section of Lincoln Avenue. Drivers are … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the May 21st Council meeting – Yakima City Council 05-21-24 (yakimawa.gov) The May 21st Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Agenda items for the May 21st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire May 21st meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129 … Continued
Yakima Avenue will be one lane westbound between 6th Street and Naches Avenue next Monday through Thursday, May 20-23, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm daily. Lane closures are required as City of Yakima crews will be replacing sidewalk in the project area. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best … Continued
Click the following link for the May 2024 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – This month features groundbreaking for Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park, Aviation Day, community cleanup, YFD push-in ceremony, outdoor movie night sponsorships and Dozer Day. Issues Brief is the City of Yakima monthly newsletter published by the City’s Community Relations Office.
The City of Yakima’s annual Outdoor Summer Cinema Series at Chesterley Park is fast approaching. It is an opportunity for Yakima residents to watch free movies under the stars for an inexpensive “night out” for families. “This cinema series not only adds to Yakima’s overall quality of life but is a great opportunity to bring members of … Continued
