A tree removal project will impact traffic on a section of 11th Avenue from Tuesday, November 12th through Friday, November 22nd. While the project is underway, the 1700 block of South 11th Avenue will be closed to traffic. Work is expected to begin at 7:00 am and end at 3:00 pm each day of the … Continued
The second count of returns for the 2019 General Election have been released by the Yakima County Auditor’s office, and the results have not changed much from the first count of ballots on election night. In the race to replace Dulce Gutierrez in Yakima City Council District 1, Kenton Gartrell has 57.38% of the vote … Continued
The first returns of the 2019 General Election have given an indication of which candidates are likely to be elected to the four open Yakima City Council seats on this year’s ballot. The Yakima County Auditor’s office conducts only one count of ballots on election night and, consequently, issues just one set of returns. The … Continued
A project to replace a manhole cover on Powerhouse Road will impact traffic in the morning on Tuesday, October 29th and Wednesday, October 30th. City of Yakima Wastewater Division crews will be working on the project between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm on October 29th and 30th. As a result of the project, Powerhouse … Continued
Installation of a new traffic signal cabinet will restrict traffic this Sunday, October 27th at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. During the project, traffic signals at that intersection will be temporarily shut down and travel in all directions will be restricted to one lane with stop signs posted. The restrictions will be … Continued
A street repair project will result in lane closures in and around the intersection of Tieton Drive and 72nd Avenue on Thursday, October 24th. Crews will be replacing manhole covers and doing valve work in newly paved areas. While the project is underway, only one lane of traffic in each direction will be allowed through … Continued
A speed hump installation project will result in the closure of a portion of 24th Avenue on Wednesday, October 23rd. While the project is underway, the section of 24th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Lincoln Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm … Continued
A street repair project will result in lane closures in and around the intersection of Tieton Drive and 72nd Avenue from Monday, October 21st through Wednesday, October 23rd. Crews will be grinding out deteriorated asphalt and replacing it with new asphalt. While the project is underway, only one lane of traffic in each direction will … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 15th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 15th regular meeting include: Receiving a summary report regarding the 2019 Council Mentorship-Internship Program. Appropriating Real Estate Excise Tax funds to proceed with … Continued
A tree removal project will impact traffic on a section of Pine Street on Thursday, October 10th and Friday, October 11th. While the project is underway, Pine Street between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue will be closed to traffic. Work is expected to begin at 7:00 am and end at 3:00 pm both days. Access … Continued
