Project at 48th and Washington to Impact Traffic

An acceleration lane update will impact traffic this Thursday, May 16th, at the intersection of Washington Avenue and 48th Avenue. A City of Yakima Signs and Markings crew will install raised pavement markings for the acceleration lane at the intersection from 8:00 am to 11:00 am Thursday. Traffic on South 48th Avenue will be right


Yakima Airport Hosts First Aviation Day

Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) hosts its inaugural Aviation Day on Saturday, June 1st, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of aircraft on display, with numerous booths highlighting the aviation industry. “There will be aircraft of all kinds, food and fun!” said Airport Director Rob Hodgman. “We


Tree Removal to Impact Yakima Avenue Traffic

Yakima Avenue will be one lane westbound between 6th Street and Naches Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15th, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm for a tree removal project. The tree is being removed because it is causing damage to the adjacent sidewalk. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best as


Project Will Close Section of Chestnut Avenue

Chestnut Avenue will be closed between Fourth Street and Naches Avenue on Monday, April 22nd, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is required for a tree removal and 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,


Yakima City Council April 16th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the April 16th Council meeting – Yakima City Council 04-16-24 (yakimawa.gov) The April 16th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter


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