Irrigation Main Repairs to Close Englewood Avenue

A section of Englewood Avenue will be closed to traffic tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12th, so crews from the Yakima Tieton Irrigation District can repair an irrigation main. The repair project will be on Englewood Avenue just west of North 40th Avenue. The anticipated project work hours tomorrow are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Traffic control


Lions Pool Closure Extended Due to Repairs

Lions Pool, the City of Yakima’s indoor aquatics facility, is closed through the rest of the summer and into early fall due to a mechanical issue with the pool’s main pump. “We are going to be closed much longer than anticipated,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Lions Pool will be closed an additional


July 2022 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link for the July 2022 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.


Yakima City Council July 5th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 5th. Action taken by the Council included: Authorizing an application with the Supporting Infrastructure for Economic Development (SIED) program on behalf of Yakima First Partners, LLC to fund an improvement to the existing street intersection of South 1st Street and Russell Lane Authorizing a


City of Yakima 2022 Budget Earns Award

The City of Yakima’s 2022 budget has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The 2022 budget received the honor for comprehensive planning, financial integrity and effective communication. This marks the third consecutive year the City of Yakima Finance Department has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. “This award


Free Concerts, Movies Return to Yakima Parks

City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen


Yakima City Council July 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. Agenda items for the July 5th regular meeting include: City of Yakima delegation trip to Washington D.C. Authorizing an agreement with Joe Park Construction, LLC for the City of Yakima Police Department Services Division office construction project Amending