Yakima City Council Nov. 4th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, November 4th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the Nov. 4th meeting – Yakima City Council 11-04-24 (yakimawa.gov) The Nov. 4th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum … Continued

Temporary Closure Planned for S. 13th Street

A short section of South 13th Street will be closed to traffic just north of East Viola Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The closure is required for installation of a new wastewater connection for a property in the 1200 block of East Viola Avenue. Work is anticipated to be complete by … Continued

Yakima Municipal Court Reports Limited Services

Yakima Municipal Court is operating with limited services and only essential court functions are available at this time due to the shutdown today, Monday, of the statewide Judicial Information System (JIS) database. The state’s Administrative Office of the Courts oversees JIS and shut down the system today due to a security concern. Those with scheduled … Continued

Lane Closures Planned on North 1st Street

The east side lanes of North 1st Street will be closed between Lincoln Avenue and D Street tomorrow and Wednesday, Nov. 5th and 6th, for paving work that began today, Monday, for the North 1st Street Revitalization Project. The closure will be in effect 6:00 am to 6:00 pm both days. A detour will be … Continued

Project to Close 5th Avenue Southbound

Fifth Avenue will be closed southbound Tuesday, November 5th, at the Fruitvale Boulevard roundabout. The closure will be in effect from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday for work to replace two manhole covers. A detour route for southbound traffic will be available on 6th Avenue. Access will be maintained to properties in the project … Continued

N. 4th Street Permanently Closed Between MLK Jr. Blvd and Lincoln Ave

Effective today, Monday, North 4th Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue is permanently closed to through traffic. The Yakima City Council on June 18th approved a request submitted on behalf of the Catholic Bishop of Yakima to vacate North 4th Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and E. Lincoln Avenue. … Continued

Yakima City Council November 4th, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, November 4th, 2024. The meeting is being held on the first Monday of the month rather than the first Tuesday due to City policy regarding not having Council meetings on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Agenda items for the … Continued

Project to Close Lower Cowiche Creek Trail

The Lower Cowiche Creek Trail along Cowiche Canyon Road, approximately from Powerhouse Road to Cowiche Canyon Lane, will be closed for two weeks starting tomorrow, Saturday, November 2nd. The closure is expected to continue through Thursday, November 14th. A trail closure is needed as the Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group will be on site completing plantings … Continued

November 2024 Issues Brief

Click the following link for the November 2024 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.

Community Christmas Tree Sought for Downtown Yakima

The City of Yakima and the Downtown Association of Yakima are seeking nominations for this year’s Community Christmas Tree. Residents are invited to nominate evergreen trees from their property to become the centerpiece of the holiday festivities in downtown Yakima. Eligible trees should be well-shaped evergreens, standing 20 to 25 feet tall, with easy access … Continued