A project to repair a manhole will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of Nob Hill Boulevard for most of the day on Thursday, August 10th. As a result of the project, westbound traffic along the section of Nob Hill between 26th Avenue and 27th Avenue will be restricted to one lane from 5:30
A sidewalk repair project will impact traffic on a section of Summitview Avenue for most of each day on Wednesday, August 9th and Thursday, August 10th. As a result of the project, the outside, eastbound lane of Summitview will be closed to traffic from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm on both August 9th and August
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area through Saturday, August 12th. It was previously extended through tomorrow, Wednesday. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the area and air quality
Utility work will result in the closure of North 20th Avenue between Fruitvale Boulevard and Willow Street on Tuesday, August 8th. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Because of heavy traffic volume, drivers can expect delays in the project area. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until
The National Weather Service (“NWS”) is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area through Wednesday, August 9th. It was originally scheduled to conclude at 12:00 pm tomorrow, Saturday. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the
The third count of returns for the 2017 Primary Election had little effect on the three Yakima City Council positions being contested when compared to the initial count on election night and yesterday’s second count. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 7th General Election. In Yakima City
The 43rd annual Vintiques Northwest Nationals will return to State Fair Park this week. Vendors and participants will begin setting up Thursday, August 3rd on the fairgrounds and in the Yakima SunDome. “This year we have over 300 cars pre-registered, 100 more than we did at this point last year,” said Art Reis, director of
A project to clean a stormwater line will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of Beech Street for most of the day on Thursday, August 3rd. As a result of the project, eastbound traffic will not be allowed along the section of Beech Street between Fair Avenue and 13th Street from 6:00 am to
The second count of returns for the 2017 Primary Election had little effect on the three Yakima City Council positions being contested when compared to the initial count on election night. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 7th General Election. In Yakima City Council District 2, Pablo
The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 1st. Action by the Council on August 1st included: Seeking more information from staff on the Yakima Planning Commission’s findings regarding retail marijuana sales in the M-1 Zoning District. Approving the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation for a rezone proposed at 4503 Powerhouse Road.
