Water Main Repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Summitview Avenue between Gilbert Drive and 23rd Avenue from tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23th,through Wednesday, July 24th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project
The popular Stop and Go Drive-In on Fruitvale Boulevard was heavily damaged as a result of a fire Thursday morning. When YFD crews arrived on scene at about 11:45 am Thursday, July 18th, black smoke was coming from the drive-in’s roof. YFD crews initially took a defensive approach to fighting the fire due to concern
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for $1.1 million of HOME Investment funds to assist with redevelopment and construction of the Veteran’s Supportive Housing & Service Center project in the former Armory at 1702 Tahoma Avenue.
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on 3rd Avenue between Baker Street and Stewart Street from tomorrow, Thursday, July 18th through Friday, July 19th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project
Drivers may experience traffic delays tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16th, while City of Yakima crews are grinding and re-striping lane lines on North 74th Avenue between West Lincoln Avenue and Summitview Avenue. Weather permitting, work will begin around 7:00 am Tuesday and last until around 3:00 pm. Access to homes and businesses in the area will
Yakima Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community in a pool survey recently launched on its website. “The Yakima City Council has asked for the master planning process to begin for the modernization and renovation of Franklin Pool and Lions Pool,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “As part of the master
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 16th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 16th regular meeting include: Recognition of Councilmember Carmen Mendez by Association of Washington Cities. Recognizing the retirement of Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso.
Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore has accepted the position of Washington State University (WSU) Extension Director for Jefferson County (Port Townsend is the county seat of Jefferson County). Moore’s last day on the job as Yakima City Manager will be August 20th. Moore was hired by the Yakima City Council to serve as Yakima City
The Yakima Arts Commission is seeking applications for the Fall/Winter 2019 Downtown Yakima Windows Alive! Project. The deadline for artists to submit an application is 5:00 pm on Friday, August 30th. Notification letters will be mailed to the artists selected for the Fall/Winter display in early September An opening reception is planned October 4th to
Tips to finding senior housing, line dancing and Pilates classes are just some of the activities included in the Summer 2019 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled through the end of September. It includes a weekly schedule calendar and event reminders
