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
A broken pipe has resulted in the temporary shutdown of part of an irrigation system that serves the area of town bordered by North 1st Street, North 8th Street, “I” Street, and Pine Street. The shutdown of a portion of what’s known as the “308 System” may also result in lower irrigation water pressures in
In fewer than three weeks, FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Washington State and Yakima fans have a chance to be part of this historic event. Yakima is one of nine communities in Washington State designated as official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone locations. Seattle will host six FIFA World Cup matches. Ten
The City of Yakima Streets Division will begin its annual chip sealing program on Monday, 1st. This year’s project will include streets from 16th Avenue to 32nd Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard. “If residents see ‘no parking’ signs in their area, we encourage them to please not park on the road during
A project to replace a water main line, grind and pave roadway sections, and repair sidewalks will impact daytime traffic along a section of Nob Hill Boulevard through the summer and into fall. The work will be done on the portion of Nob Hill between 28th Avenue and 40th Avenue. Traffic along that section of
A stormwater system improvement project will impact traffic on portions of North 1st Street and Oak Street next week. Traffic on North 1st Street will be limited to one southbound lane on June 2nd and June 3rd. The lane closure will begin near Sycamore Street and continue south past Oak Street. Oak Street will be
The closure of a portion of Bonnie Doon Avenue between 16th Avenue and 19th Avenue is being extended to June 10th while a project is underway to address drainage issues and repair sections of roadway. The extended closure is required to complete the stormwater improvements. Access will be maintained to adjacent properties within the
City of Yakima buildings and facilities will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed for the holiday. Yakima
