Fire Hydrant Replacement to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street

A fire hydrant replacement project will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Arlington Street and Nob Hill Boulevard from Thursday, September 20th through Friday, September 21st.  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


Road Repair/Replacement Project Will Close Part of Naches Avenue

From Wednesday, September 19th through Thursday, September 27th the section of Naches Avenue between Yakima Avenue and and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed during daytime hours while a road repair and grind and overlay paving project is underway. During the project, the portion of Naches Avenue between Yakima Avenue and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will


Rizzi’s Tenure as Yakima Police Chief Ending

Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore announced today that the tenure of Dominic Rizzi, Jr. as Yakima Police Chief is ending. “I have determined that it is time for new leadership to be put in place at the Yakima Police Department,” said Moore.  “The YPD is constantly striving to improve. Now is the time for that


Replacement of Manhole to Impact Traffic on 72nd Avenue

A project to replace a manhole will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of 72nd Avenue for part of the day on Thursday, September 13th. As a result of the project, southbound traffic along a section of 72nd Avenue in the 600 and 700 block portion of the street will be restricted to one


Yakima City Council September 11th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 11th regular meeting include: Reading a Patriot Day proclamation Receiving a recap of the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park


Harman Center Plans Grandparents Day Sock Hop

Leather jackets and poodle skirts will be in fashion during the City of Yakima Harman Center’s first Grandparents Day Sock Hop on Saturday, September 15th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. “We wanted to do something to celebrate Grandparents Day,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “We’re hoping for a family-friendly event to bring the


Project Will Close Parts of Naches Avenue Over the Next Two Weeks

From Tuesday, September 4th through Tuesday, September 18th, portions of Naches Avenue between Walnut Street and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed during daytime hours while a road repair and grind and overlay paving project is underway. During the project, parts of Naches Avenue between Walnut Street and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed from


Water Service Line Repairs to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue

Water service line repairs will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue from Tuesday, September 4th through Friday, September 7th.  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