Work has begun on the installation of an outdoor exercise gym at the City of Yakima’s Chesterley Park (40th Avenue and River Road). When completed, the gym will provide community members with a great way to work out outside. The gym, designed by Kenguru Pro, features a French triple push-up bar, low parallel bars, a
The installation of new traffic signals at the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection and other road work will continue to impact traffic in the area. Beginning on August 12th and continuing through the end of the month, intermittent single-lane closures through and around the project area will occur during daytime hours while sidewalk
Due to work on installing new traffic signals at the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection, traffic overnight will be impacted in the area for a few days next week. From August 3rd through August 7th, the intersection will be closed from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. Detour routes around the intersection will be
From August 3rd through August 13th, a section of Fruitvale Boulevard will be impacted while a grind and overlay paving project is underway. The project will take place on the portion of Fruitvale between 24th Avenue and 34th Avenue. Intermittent lane restrictions will be in place until the project is completed. Work on the project
A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area that began in mid-July will continue to impact traffic through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue is closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview
Franklin Pool will be open the first four Saturdays in August, offering swimmers more opportunities to enjoy the pool. Franklin Pool will be open from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on August 1st, August 8th, August 15th, and August 22nd. Since opening for the 2026 season in mid-June after repairs were made to fix leaks
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 36th Avenue and 24th Avenue starting Tuesday, July 21st through Friday July 24th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. While the project is underway, traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions within
A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 22nd Avenue to 24th Avenue from July 20th through mid-August. The closure will also affect side streets in the area, specifically 23rd Avenue, Henry Avenue, Arthur Boulevard, and Lester Avenue. Those streets will be closed at Chestnut while the project is underway.
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: Anyone interested in applying for a position can submit their application to the City Clerk’s Office. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until vacancies are filled. Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be
The City of Yakima is inviting organizations interested in managing and operating the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) and/or the Harman Center to submit formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs) by July 30th. RFPs can be submitted through the free Public Purchase app at publicpurchase.com until 2:00 pm PST on July 30th, 2026. RFPs will be publicly read on
