Utility Work to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue

Utility work will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Englewood Avenue on Wednesday, July 26th and Thursday, July 27th. 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 project area.


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, Community Review Board, and the Board of Appeals. Each committee has one vacancy. There are seven members of the Planning Commission, all of whom serve four-year terms and must live within Yakima city limits or own a


Utility Work to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street

Utility work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Mead Avenue and King Street from Tuesday, July 25th through Wednesday, July 26th. Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area.


Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Browne Avenue

A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of Browne Avenue for most of each day from Wednesday, July 19th through Thursday, July 27th. As a result of the project, the section of Browne between Hall Avenue and Custer Avenue will be closed from July 19th through July 27th.  Work on the project


July 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click on the following link to see the July 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – July 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter Articles in this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include – Yakima’s Population Estimate Nearing 94,000 – Assistant Mayor Mendez Says Sense of Calm and Safety Critical


Parking Lot Closure, Renovations Planned at Randall Park

The Randall Park parking lot on 48th Avenue will be closed starting the week of July 17th, for tree removal, existing parking lot removal and construction of a new parking lot.  Included in the project is the addition of a new bridge that will once again allow people to access the nature area in the


Y-PAC Video Voters Pamphlet Features Yakima City Council Candidates

Y-PAC, the City of Yakima’s government access channel, has produced a 2017 Video Voters Pamphlet focusing on candidates for Yakima City Council seats in the August 1st primary. The candidates as listed on the primary ballot include: District 2 – Jason White, Pablo Gonzalez, Avina Gutierrez and Maud Scott. District 4 – Sandra Belzer, Williams,


Yakima City Council July 18th Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North Second Street. Agenda items will include: Discussion on the next steps regarding purchase and sale of Congdon parcel. A verbal report from staff regarding the proposed YMCA aquatics/fitness


Yakima City Council July 11th Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting last night, Tuesday, July 11th. Action by the Council on July 11th included: Voting against a motion to rescind the City Council’s vote on April 4th that terminated further consideration of an Inclusive Policing Ordinance. Voting against a motion to consider asking staff to complete