YKM Terminal Modernization Project Begins Thursday

A multi-phased project to improve and modernize the passenger and cargo terminal building at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) begins this Thursday, May 29th. This first project will provide a new roof and new HVAC units for the terminal. YKM staff are asking for the public’s cooperation as this work gets underway. “Some of the


City of Yakima Plans Closures for Memorial Day 2025

Most City of Yakima buildings and facilities will be closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed for the holiday.


Yakima City Council May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20th. Actions during the May 20th regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 05-20-25 The May 20th Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel


Yakima Airport Hosts Aviation Day on June 7th

The 2nd annual Aviation Day at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) is Saturday, June 7th, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly event will include a variety of aircraft on display, with numerous booths highlighting the aviation industry. There will be food vendors, military aircraft, helicopters and general aviation aircraft. Aviation Day will be held


Project to Impact Traffic Overnight on South 1st Street

Traffic on a section of South 1st Street will be two lanes for three nights, starting on Tuesday, March 20th. Crown Utilities will install fiber optic cable for 102 E. Yakima Avenue. The work on behalf of Lumen will require installation under South 1st Street at the intersection with Yakima Avenue. Work will be conducted


Yakima City Council May 20th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting beginning at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the May 20th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire May 20th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to


Section of Front Street to Close for Road Work

North Front Street will be closed to traffic between F Street and G Street for three days starting 6:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th. The closure will be required for road work planned in the area. It will be in effect 24 hours a day. It is anticipated North Front Street will re-open to traffic


Paving to Impact Traffic at 3rd Ave and Division St

A paving project will require closing Division Street at the intersection of South 3rd Avenue tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday, May 13-14. At that same intersection, traffic on South 3rd Avenue will be reduced to one lane during the next two days. Work will begin tomorrow to remove existing asphalt at the intersection and prepare for


Road Repair Work to Impact Traffic on Tieton Drive, 72nd Avenue

Traffic on portions of Tieton Drive and 72nd Avenue will be impacted for about two weeks starting next Monday, May 12th, while City of Yakima crews work on repairing and grinding areas of the roadway. From Monday, May 12th, through Friday, May 23rd, Tieton Drive will be one lane each way from 72nd Avenue to