Railroad Track Maintenance to Close 6th Avenue

Sixth Avenue will be closed between I Street and River Road from 6:00 am Tuesday, July 9th, with an anticipated re-opening timeframe of 12:00 pm Thursday, July 11th. The closure will be in effect 24/7 and is required for railroad track maintenance. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Detours will be … Continued

Tree Removal to Close Section of Peach Street

Peach Street will be closed between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue next Monday through Thursday, July 8-11, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. The closure is required for a tree removal project. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained. Drivers are reminded the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones … Continued

Free Concerts, Movies Return to Yakima Parks

City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen … Continued

Water Line Work Will Restrict Traffic on 3rd Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on 3rd Avenue between Logan Avenue and Mead Avenue starting Monday, July 8th through Wednesday, July 10th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. … Continued

Yakima City Council July 2nd, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the July 2nd Council meeting – Yakima City Council 07-02-24 (yakimawa.gov) The July 2nd Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter … Continued

Street Closures, Cruisin’ the Ave Rescheduled for Yakima Mile

A section of Yakima Avenue will be closed Saturday evening, July 13th, for the Downtown Yakima Mile event. Yakima Avenue will be closed between North 11th Avenue and South 3rd Street during the Yakima Mile. Road closures will take place between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm on July 13th. Flaggers will be on site to assist drivers. … Continued

Previews for Yakima City Council July 2nd Meetings

The Yakima City Council will hold a special meeting and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024: Agenda for the July 2nd special meeting at 12:00 pm includes Council interviews with finalists for the City Manager position. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street. … Continued

City of Yakima Plans Closures for July 4th

City of Yakima facilities will be closed next Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. This includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Law and Justice Center and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not … Continued

Yakima Transit Cancels Shuttle to July 4th Celebration

Yakima Transit is discontinuing its free shuttle to State Fair Park for the July 4th celebration. “We are canceling the shuttle due to low participation and an overall increase in costs for transit,” said Yakima Transit Manager Alvie Maxey. “While we have appreciated the opportunity to provide free July 4th shuttles in the past, this … Continued

Nob Hill Blvd Overnight Closures Rescheduled

Nob Hill Boulevard will be closed overnight between 4th Avenue and 16th Avenue from July 8th through July 10th, Monday through Wednesday, from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. Access to businesses and properties in the project area will be maintained. The overnight closures are required for grinding and paving operations to improve the roadway. Access … Continued