The City of Yakima is partnering with Yakima Habitat for Humanity to offer an Adopt-A-Block program. Residents and organizations can choose to adopt a city block as the City of Yakima identifies partner neighborhoods who wish to be adopted and receive volunteer assistance. Information and sign-up details are available at Adopt-A-Block “We are in the
Asphalt work will result in closure of South 6th Street between Rainier Street and La Salle Street on Tuesday, September 23rd. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 6th Street, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible
Open House and Community Visioning Session for the 2050 City of Yakima Periodic Update The City of Yakima Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24th, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Harman Center, 101 North 65th Ave. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and open house.
The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 20th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its way
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16th. Actions during the Sept. 16th regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 09-16-25 The Sept. 16th Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair each Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the fair’s 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously to the fairgrounds from the parking lot of the former Astria Regional Medical Center, 110 S. 9th Ave, according to the following schedule: Yakima Transit Free
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the Sept. 16th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Sept. 16th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign
Water line work will result in road closure of South 8th Street between Chestnut Avenue and Walnut Street on Monday, September 15th, and Tuesday, September 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 8th Street, drivers can expect delays.
A new roundabout at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue opens at 3:00 pm tomorrow, Friday, September 12th, two months ahead of schedule. Roundabout construction at 72nd and Washington is funded entirely by state grants. “The City of Yakima appreciates the public’s patience as we complete this project,” said Chief Engineer Dana Kallevig. “We
Halloween egg hunt and free Tahoma Cemetery historical tours are just a few of the activities in the Fall 2025 Program Guide recently published by the City of Yakima’s Parks and Recreation Department. The 12-page program guide is available in English and Spanish. Printed copies of the Fall 2025 Program Guide are available at Yakima
