After more than a decade of planning, Nelson Dam is about to be removed. Work scheduled for this week includes installing a cofferdam, which is a temporary structure that allows a work area to be dewatered. In addition, this week sections of the riverbed and flood plain are scheduled to be excavated to ensure new
The southbound lanes of North 1st Street will be closed to traffic beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 19th, as part of Phase 2 of the North 1st Street revitalization project. The closure will be in place in the project area between I Street and N Street. On Thursday, crews will begin removing the old concrete road,
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 17th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving an update on the Savoy Apartments Approving an ordinance adding Yakima Municipal Code, Section 13.16.178, drug possession and use prohibited, to Chapter 13.16: Rules and Regulations, regarding parks and playgrounds Adding a discussion on affordable
The City of Yakima currently is conducting three surveys to receive public input on pedestrian access, park facilities/programs and car washing. The deadline is Monday, August 23rd, to complete a survey that will help the City develop its first Pedestrian Master Plan. Survey links: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES The deadline is Wednesday, September 1st, for a survey
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool is closed today, Tuesday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region, in particular the Schneider Springs Fire. The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Yakima area that is in effect through 12:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday. The
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 17th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 17th regular meeting include: Recognizing Public Works Director Scott Schafer for 25 years of service Discussing special events Click the following link to
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool remains closed today, Friday, due to unhealthy air quality. The pool has been closed since yesterday, Thursday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region. The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Yakima area that is in
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool is temporarily closing due to air quality that is considered unhealthy. Franklin Pool is closed today, Thursday, and possibly tomorrow due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cautions that sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors
The City of Yakima is seeking the public’s help in preserving the natural environment through a survey of current car washing habits. “Anonymous responses to the car wash survey will help the City in future education and outreach efforts regarding the management of wastewater from car washing,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler.
Lions Pool, an indoor facility owned and operated by the City of Yakima, is closed through Monday, August 23rd, so needed annual maintenance on the pool can be performed. Yakima Parks & Recreation crews are sprucing up several parts of the facility during the closure. General maintenance and repairs will be completed during the closure
