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
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 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
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
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Nob Hill Boulevard between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue on Tuesday, April 23rd. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
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,
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
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
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
