Water Service Line Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South Fair Avenue

Water service line repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South Fair Avenue between Chestnut Avenue and Spruce Street Tuesday, December 26th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be channeled in both directions in the project area. Because of heavy traffic volumes on South Fair


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Community Integration Committee, Planning Commission, Community Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and Board of Appeals currently have one opening each.  The Community Review Board has two positions open and


Traffic Pavement Marking Project to Impact Traffic on Fruitvale

A project involving traffic pavement marking will impact traffic in the area of the roundabout that intersects Fair Avenue and MLK, Jr. Boulevard on Tuesday, December 12th. City of Yakima crews will be placing traffic pavement markings in the area of and near the Fair Avenue/MLK, Jr. Boulevard roundabout on December 12th.  Work on the


Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic on 1st Street

Water main repairs will disrupt traffic in the northbound and southbound lanes of a portion of South 1st Street on Friday, December 8th.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Traffic in both the northbound and southbound lanes of South 1st Street between Arlington Street and Nob Hill Boulevard


Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic on Mead Avenue

Water main repairs will disrupt traffic in the eastbound and westbound lanes of a portion of West Mead Avenue on Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. Traffic in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of West Mead Avenue between


Crack Sealing Project to Impact Traffic on Fruitvale

A project involving “crack sealing” will impact traffic along a portion of Fruitvale Boulevard from Monday, December 4th through Friday, December 8th. City of Yakima crews will be filing cracks along the section of Fruitvale from 40th Avenue to 16th Avenue from December 4th through December 8th.  Work on the project will take place from


Foro Comunitario con Enfoque en Asuntos de Seguridad Pública

Un foro comunitario se llevara a cabo el miércoles 6 de diciembre a partir de las 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Robertson (2807 W. Lincoln Ave) para proporcionar una oportunidad a los miembros de la comunidad de compartir sus preocupaciones sobre temas de seguridad pública y recibir información sobre posibles soluciones.


Neighborhood Forum to Focus on Addressing Public Safety

A neighborhood forum will be held on Wednesday, December 6th beginning at 6:00 pm at the Robertson Elementary gymnasium (2807 W. Lincoln Avenue) to provide an opportunity for community members to share their concerns about public safety issues and provide input about potential solutions.  Forum attendees are encouraged to park in the Robertson Elementary lot