The Yakima Municipal Court operates independently and is required to administer its proceedings in accordance with applicable law, court rules and judicial responsibilities. Enforcement of federal immigration law is the responsibility of federal authorities. The Yakima Municipal Court is neither responsible for enforcing federal immigration law nor for interfering with its enforcement. The Court remains
Thursday, October 15th marks the end of the irrigation season for residential and business customers in the City of Yakima. That’s the day that the irrigation systems operated by the City of Yakima’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. “It is a good idea for people to spend some time preparing for
Work to improve the intersection of River Road and 16th Avenue will impact traffic on both streets next week. The project will begin on September 28th and is expected to be completed by October 1st. Crews will be working on the project from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm each day. Traffic on 16th Avenue in
The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 26th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until about 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its
A stormwater system improvement project will result in traffic impacts on portions of 7th Avenue and West Peach Street beginning September 15th. Work will include installation of stormwater improvements, curb replacement, and roadway paving. The work is expected to be completed by September 25th. Access will be maintained to adjacent properties within the project area
Improvements to a water main and roadway surfaces are continuing to impact traffic in the area near 32nd Avenue, 33rd Avenue, and Nob Hill Boulevard. As a result of the project, parts of 32nd Avenue south of Nob Hill will be closed to through traffic from September 10th through September 12th. From September 15th through
Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September7th. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Yakima Municipal Court will also be closed. Emergency services will remain available.
A stormwater system improvement project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue beginning Wednesday, August 26th. Work will include stormwater system repairs, roadway paving, and curb and gutter repair and replacement. Chestnut is scheduled to remain closed to through traffic through Friday, September 4th. Access will be
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
Sidewalk work near the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection is expected to continue to impact traffic in the area for the next few weeks. Beginning on August 24th and continuing into early September, intermittent single-lane closures through and around the project area will occur between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm while sidewalk and
