A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area will result in temporary traffic disruptions along a portion of 88th Avenue from July 13th through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway. The project includes
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has appointed Tom Huntington to be the interim Yakima fire chief following the retirement of Aaron Markham at the end of last month. Huntington’s first day on the job was today, Monday, July 6th. Huntington is a senior partner, teacher, and coach with The Referent Group, a company that provides
Due to work on raising overhead utility lines near the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection, traffic overnight will be impacted in the area for a few days next week. From June 29th through July 1st, single-lane closures will be in effect around the project area from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Traffic signals
An open house regarding the rough draft of the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place at the Harman Senior Center (101 N. 65th Avenue) on Tuesday, June 23rd. The open house will begin at 4:00 pm. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided to people who attend the open house. Under Washington State
A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of a portion of the southbound lane of Naches Avenue and a portion of a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue from June 17th through mid-July. The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic while the
Following the completion of repairs to fix two leaks, one in its main drain and the other in the deck area, Franklin Pool will open for the summer season on Friday, June 19th. For the 2026 season, Franklin Pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost for entry to
Water line work will result in the extension of a temporary closure of a portion of South 32nd Avenue through June 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. While the project is underway, 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue will be closed. Due
An ongoing stormwater system improvement project will continue to impact traffic on portions of North 1st Street and Oak Street this week. Traffic on North 1st Street will be limited to one southbound lane and one northbound lane on June 15th beginning at 9:00 am as final paving work is completed. The lane restrictions will
Water line work will result in road closure of South 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue on Monday, June 15th and Tuesday June 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 32nd Avenue, drivers can expect delays.
The Yakima community is invited to attend “Our America Celebrates 250 Years,” a free, family-friendly event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The celebration will be held on Saturday, June 13th, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 2101 Tieton Drive, Yakima. As part of the Washington 250/America
