Following the completion of repairs to fix two leaks, one in its main drain and the other in the deck area, Franklin Pool will open for the summer season on Friday, June 19th. For the 2026 season, Franklin Pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The cost for entry to
Water line work will result in the extension of a temporary closure of a portion of South 32nd Avenue through June 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. While the project is underway, 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue will be closed. Due
An ongoing stormwater system improvement project will continue to impact traffic on portions of North 1st Street and Oak Street this week. Traffic on North 1st Street will be limited to one southbound lane and one northbound lane on June 15th beginning at 9:00 am as final paving work is completed. The lane restrictions will
Water line work will result in road closure of South 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Webster Avenue on Monday, June 15th and Tuesday June 16th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 32nd Avenue, drivers can expect delays.
The Yakima community is invited to attend “Our America Celebrates 250 Years,” a free, family-friendly event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The celebration will be held on Saturday, June 13th, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin Park, 2101 Tieton Drive, Yakima. As part of the Washington 250/America
The closure of a portion of Bonnie Doon Avenue between 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue is being extended to June 12th while a project is underway to address drainage issues and repair sections of roadway. The extended closure is required to complete road surface restoration and allow concrete to cure. Access will be maintained
An ongoing stormwater system improvement project will continue to impact traffic on portions of North 1st Street and Oak Street later this week. Traffic on North 1st Street will be limited to one southbound lane and one northbound lane on June 11th beginning at 6:00 am as final paving work is completed. The lane restrictions
Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW) has determined an appeal of a jury verdict awarding Yakima resident Mark Peterson $480,000 in damages stemming from a case involving a fire inspection request by the City of Yakima in 2013 is necessary. CIAW, the City’s insurance provider for this case, is responsible for paying the amount awarded
City of Yakima refuse customers will begin to notice a change in their garbage totes (cans) due to a recently-adopted state law that requires all totes to meet uniform color guidelines based on what gets put in them. For many years, residential garbage totes in Yakima have been brown. The new state law requires those
The City of Yakima is accepting applications for its 2027 Tourism Promotion Grant program from now through July 1st. The program is funded by hotel/motel lodging tax revenues and supports eligible projects that promote or develop tourism in Yakima. Funding is limited to qualified non-profit organizations and public agencies and must comply with Washington State
