Work continues on the Nelson Dam removal and replacement project and will result in temporary road closures over the next few weeks. Work scheduled to continue the next four weeks includes pouring concrete for a new fish screen structure. The work requires temporary closure of South Naches Road at Powerhouse Road. This closure is on
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing a National Night Out proclamation Requesting an updated report on plans for restoring the City-owned Millennium Plaza Directing staff and the Yakima Arts Commission to study and prepare background information on the formation of a “Creative
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 1st, 2022. The first regular meeting of August is being held on Monday due to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd, including activities planned by Yakima Police Department (YPD). Call YPD Community Services at 509-575-6197 for information. Agenda items
A section of 64th Avenue will be closed to traffic next Monday and Tuesday, August 1st and 2nd, for a street/stormwater project. The project will close 64th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Detour routes will be in place. The work is continuation
A section of 64th Avenue will be reduced to one lane each direction tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 28th, for a stormwater manhole repair project. The project will impact traffic on 64th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Flaggers will be in place to
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! project. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 31st. The goal is to have the show ready by mid-October. Click Windows Alive Application and Call to Artist Fall Winter 2022-2023.pdf for an application. Additional information is available at www.windowsalive.com.
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Front Street tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27th. 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
A tree trimming project will require closing a section of D Street next Monday morning, July 25th. From 6:00 am to 11:00 am, D Street will be closed between 2nd Street and 3rd Street and then between 3rd Street and 4th Street. Access will be maintained as much as possible to homes and businesses in
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 19th. Action taken by the Council included: Changing the Nominating Committee term of service to a one-year term Holding a public hearing about the proposed 2022 Annual Action Plan (DRAFT) for Community Development Block Grant and HOME investment funds Authorizing agreement with Washington State
The tennis courts at Franklin Park are resurfaced and open to the public thanks to the work of City of Yakima park maintenance staff. “This was a major undertaking and all the work was performed by park maintenance staff led by Park Maintenance Technician David Flory,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “These courts
