Keep Safety in Mind as Students Return to School

Students in the Yakima School District and West Valley School District return to classes this Wednesday, August 24th. The City of Yakima encourages drivers and pedestrians to keep safety in mind. “We recognize this is a busy and exciting time with children starting a new school year,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler.


Stormwater Project to Close Powerhouse Road

A section of Powerhouse Road will be closed Tuesday, August 23rd, for a stormwater manhole project. The project will close Powerhouse Road from Englewood Avenue to 26th Avenue during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. Flaggers and signs will be in place to assist drivers with detours. Drivers are reminded that the


Lions Pool Re-Opens August 22nd

Lions Pool re-opens next Monday, August 22nd, after a nearly two-month closure due to a mechanical issue with the pool’s main pump. The pool will open for its regularly scheduled hours of operation as of Monday. “We have received the pump and motor and will be back to full operation on Monday,” said Parks &


Yakima City Council August 16th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16th. Action taken by the Council included: Appointing Kristie Holstein to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Presenting an Apple Award for Joey Wallberg Authorizing the mayor to sign on to letter Welcoming Refugees in FY 2023 Receiving an update on the 2022 Capital Improvement


Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact Yakima Avenue and 3rd Avenue

A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of Yakima Avenue and 3rd Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th. Crews will be upgrading the traffic signal heads at the intersection from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm this Wednesday. The traffic signal will not be in operation during the work hours. Traffic will be restricted to one


Water Line Work to Close Portion Of N. 6th Ave

Water line work will result in the closure of 6th Avenue between River Road and Hathaway Street starting Tuesday, August 16th through Friday, August 19th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on 6th Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should


Yakima City Council August 16th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022. Agenda items for the August 16th regular meeting include: Consideration of appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Council discussion regarding City Manager review process Ordinance amending Yakima Transit’s rates and fares for fixed route, Paratransit and Commuter