City Council Approves Changes for Downtown Parking

The Yakima City Council approved a number of changes Tuesday night related to parking in the downtown area. They include: In related action Tuesday night, Council extended the current moratorium on enforcement of parking on downtown streets and City-owned parking lots through May 31st. During the extended moratorium, warnings will be issued for parking enforcement


Project to Close Section of Queen Avenue

Queen Avenue will be closed between McLaren Street and Tieton Drive on Tuesday, April 16th, from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required for a tree trimming project. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best as possible. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the project area, if possible. Drivers


Project to Close Section of Chestnut Avenue

Chestnut Avenue will be closed between Fourth Street and Naches Avenue on Monday, April 15th, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required for work to remove and trim trees in the project area. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best as possible. Drivers are encouraged to avoid


Free Community Cleanup April 27th for Yakima Neighborhood

Residents in a City of Yakima neighborhood will have the opportunity for some spring cleaning on Saturday, April 27th, during a free Community Cleanup event. Households located from Nob Hill Boulevard to Washington Avenue, located between 16th Avenue and Voelker Avenue, can participate in a free cleanup from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on April


City of Yakima Investment Policy Earns Certificate of Excellence

The City of Yakima’s investment policy recently received the Certificate of Excellence from Washington Public Treasurers Association (WPTA). City of Yakima Financial Services Manager Kimberly Domine’ will receive the certification on behalf of the city during WPTA’s annual conference in Chelan next week. In addition, Domine’ will be formally recognized during the conference for her


Outage for N. 1st Street and Lincoln Ave Signal

The traffic signal at North 1st Street and Lincoln Avenue is out due to work on Phase 3 of the North 1st Street revitalization project. During the outage, the signal has been replaced by large stop signs at the intersection. Traffic signals typically flash red at all intersections within the Phase 3 project area, N.


Yakima City Council April 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the April 2nd Council meeting – Yakima City Council 04-02-24 (yakimawa.gov) The April 2nd Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter