Yakima City Council meetings are returning to a remote, Zoom format due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Yakima County. Community members are able to watch the meetings live on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, via Zoom, and by livestream on the City website. “The City is adapting to the COVID-19 emergency as it
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor 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 Transit will not provide bus service Monday.
Yakima Transit is submitting its Six-Year Transit Development Plan and Annual Report to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). A public hearing on the report will be held next Tuesday, September 7th, at 5:30 pm via a Zoom conference call. To join the meeting, call (253) 215 8782 or (971) 247 1195. You may
A project to replace the existing water main and water utility services will close a section of South 18th Street to thru traffic beginning Tuesday, August 31st. The project includes replacing an aging water line and water services along East Viola Avenue between South Fair Avenue and Rudkin Road. Total Site Services, Inc. of Richland
Yakima Transit has issued its new Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book. It shows City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. The Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book is available at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street; the City’s Public Works Administration Building, 2301 Fruitvale
The deadline is next Wednesday, September 1st, to register for the Applefest Pickleball Tournament at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Park. Registration information and tournament details are available at PickleballTournaments.com: Yakima 🍎 Applefest Pickleball Tournament at Franklin Park To date, more than 100 participants have registered for the tourney, which will be held from Thursday,
Students in the Yakima School District return to school this Wednesday, August 25th. West Valley School District students return to classes on Tuesday, August 31st. The City of Yakima encourages drivers and pedestrians to keep safety in mind. “We recognize this is a busy and exciting time, especially with many children returning to in-person classes
Asphalt work will result in the closure of 6th Avenue between River Road and Madison Avenue on Friday, August 20th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Due to heavy traffic volumes on 6th Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use alternate routes if possible until the
The Harman Center closes at 2:30 pm today, Thursday, August 19th, due to wildfire smoke. The smoke is entering the building through the front doors and creating unhealthy air quality inside the Harman Center. The City of Yakima plans to open the Harman Center tomorrow, Friday, for its regular operating hours of 8:00 am to
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
