Yakima City Council May 3rd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 3rd. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing proclamations for National Day of Prayer, Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Month, Mental Health Month and Cinco de Mayo Cultural Awareness Week Directing staff to apply for Yakima County ARPA funds for internet in City parks


Yakima City Council May 3rd Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. Agenda items for the May 3rd regular meeting include: Introduction of Assistant City Manager Rosylen Oglesby Discussion about applying for County American Rescue Plan Act funds for internet in City parks. Discussion on amending the Council Rules of


Road Project to Close Section of Englewood Avenue

A section of Englewood Avenue will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 28th, for an asphalt removal and replacement project. Englewood Avenue will be closed between 53rd Avenue and 56th Avenue from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm tomorrow. A detour route will be in effect during the closure. Flaggers will be on site to assist drivers


Harman Center Offers Wellness Fair for Seniors

The City of Yakima Harman Center is hosting a free wellness fair this Friday, April 29th, for seniors. The Defying Aging Wellness Fair is 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday. “This is our first wellness fair and we look forward to a great turnout,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “It’s all about seniors staying


City Seeks Applicants for Lodging Tax & Tourism Promotion Funds

The City of Yakima will begin receiving applications next Monday, May 2nd, for Fiscal Year 2023 lodging tax & tourism promotion grant funds. July 1st is the application deadline. Additional information is available in the application for City of Yakima Lodging Tax and Tourism Promotion Grant Funds. Click 2023-LTAC-Application-Revised-3.15.2022.pdf (yakimawa.gov) for a copy of the


Paving Project to Close Section of Englewood Avenue  

Asphalt work will close a section of Englewood Avenue on Monday, April 25th, 2022. Englewood Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between North 32nd Avenue and North 34th Avenue. Detours will be in place to route traffic around the project. Local access to residents and businesses will be maintained. Emergency vehicles will be allowed


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council seeks volunteers interested in serving on City boards, committees, and commissions: Board of Appeals currently has two available openings and two upcoming term expirations. Community Integration Committee has four openings (including two youth openings) and two upcoming term expirations. Henry Beauchamp Advisory Committee has one vacancy and two upcoming term expirations.


Work on Nelson Dam Project to Result in Temporary Road Closures

Work continues on the Nelson Dam removal and replacement project and will result in temporary road closures over the next couple of weeks. Work scheduled to continue next week includes pouring concrete for a new fish screen structure. The work requires temporary closure of South Naches Road at Powerhouse Road. This closure will start at


Playground Build Underway for Miller Park

Work began this week to install a new playground at Miller Park, located at 4th Street and E Street. Cost of the playground equipment and install is $148,000. It is funded through the Washington State Legislative Capital Budget and private donations. The new playground is part of a community effort launched in September 2020 to