2017 Primary Election Returns Certified

The Yakima County Auditor’s Office has certified the results of the 2017 Primary Election, meaning the final count of returns has been completed and the results are now official.  The top two vote getters in each race now move on to the November 7th General Election. Three seats on the Yakima City Council are up


Two-Block Section of Ahtanum to Remain Closed Until Further Notice

One lane of a two-block section of Ahtanum Road will close on Thursday, August 10th and will remain closed until further notice. The outside, westbound lane of Ahtanum between 24th Avenue and 26th Avenue will be closed to all traffic due to roadway and shoulder damage.  That section of Ahtanum sustained significant damage during this


Repair to Manhole to Impact Traffic on Nob Hill

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


Sidewalk Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Summitview Avenue

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


Utility Work to Close a Portion of North 20th Avenue

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


Third Count of Primary Election Returns Released

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


Second Count of Primary Election Returns Released

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


First Batch of Primary Election Returns Released

The first returns of the 2017 Primary Election are giving an early indication of which of the 12 candidates for three Yakima City Council positions being contested will advance to the General Election on November 7th.  Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the General Election. The Yakima County Auditor’s