Installation of Gas Main Will Interrupt Traffic

Traffic will be intermittently interrupted during the next two weeks while Cascade Natural Gas (CNG) crews begin Phase 2 of an 8-inch gas main installation. On Monday, May 9th, CNG will start on Bonnie Doon Avenue, working west from 19th Avenue to 30th Avenue. Crews will then proceed south on 19th Avenue to Nob Hill


Councilmember Cousens Earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Yakima City Councilmember Holly Cousens recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning and development Effective local leadership


Asphalt Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street

Asphalt repair work will result in temporary traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Walnut Street and East Pine Street this Friday, May, 6th. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area during scheduled


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