Roundabout at 34th and Fruitvale Opens Aug. 29th

A new roundabout at the intersection of Fruitvale Boulevard/River Road/34th Avenue opens tomorrow, Friday, August 29th. Roundabout construction began on January 30th and has required road closures. It was originally expected to open in early September. “The City of Yakima appreciates the public’s patience as we complete this project,” said Chief Engineer Dana Kallevig. “We


City of Yakima Announces Labor Day 2025 Closures

Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1st. 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


Fog Sealing Planned on 48th Avenue

Drivers may experience intermittent road closures on 48th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19th and 20th. City of Yakima crews will be fog sealing that section of roadway the next two days between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm. “An asphalt fog seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation treatment


Paws in the Pool is Sunday, Aug. 24th

Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 24th, at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive. Yakima Parks and Recreation organizes the event for dogs and their owners each summer at Franklin Pool. Dogs swim for