A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 22nd Avenue to 24th Avenue from July 20th through mid-August. The closure will also affect side streets in the area, specifically 23rd Avenue, Henry Avenue, Arthur Boulevard, and Lester Avenue. Those streets will be closed at Chestnut while the project is underway.
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: Anyone interested in applying for a position can submit their application to the City Clerk’s Office. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until vacancies are filled. Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be
The City of Yakima is inviting organizations interested in managing and operating the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) and/or the Harman Center to submit formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs) by July 30th. RFPs can be submitted through the free Public Purchase app at publicpurchase.com until 2:00 pm PST on July 30th, 2026. RFPs will be publicly read on
A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area will result in temporary traffic disruptions along a portion of 88th Avenue from July 13th through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway. The project includes
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker has appointed Tom Huntington to be the interim Yakima fire chief following the retirement of Aaron Markham at the end of last month. Huntington’s first day on the job was today, Monday, July 6th. Huntington is a senior partner, teacher, and coach with The Referent Group, a company that provides
Due to work on raising overhead utility lines near the Nob Hill Boulevard and Fair Avenue intersection, traffic overnight will be impacted in the area for a few days next week. From June 29th through July 1st, single-lane closures will be in effect around the project area from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Traffic signals
An open house regarding the rough draft of the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place at the Harman Senior Center (101 N. 65th Avenue) on Tuesday, June 23rd. The open house will begin at 4:00 pm. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided to people who attend the open house. Under Washington State
A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of a portion of the southbound lane of Naches Avenue and a portion of a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue from June 17th through mid-July. The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic while the
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
