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
Yakima Parks & Recreation is providing two opportunities this spring for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard to receive training through the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Training takes place over three days – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at Lions Pool (509 West Pine Street) The first training this year will be on May 29th,
A portion of the City of Yakima’s Hillcrest irrigation system will be closed temporarily while a project to address drainage issues and make roadway repairs is underway. The part of the Hillcrest irrigation system between South 19th Avenue and South 16th Avenue between West Arlington Street and Bonnie Doon Avenue will be closed through June
In order to complete needed maintenance, Lions Pool will be closed for the afternoon session on Thursday, May 14th. The pool will be closed at 1:00 pm that day. It is scheduled to be open for all regular sessions on Friday, May 15th. The City of Yakima Parks & Recreation Division appreciates the swimming public’s
