Students in the Yakima School District return to school this Wednesday, August 25th. West Valley School District students return to classes on Tuesday, August 31st. The City of Yakima encourages drivers and pedestrians to keep safety in mind. “We recognize this is a busy and exciting time, especially with many children returning to in-person classes
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Franklin Pool Remains Closed due to Unhealthy Air Quality
The City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool is closed today, Friday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region, in particular the Schneider Springs Fire. The Air Quality Index for the Yakima area currently exceeds 300, which is considered hazardous. Click Washington Smoke Information: LOCAL SMOKEOUTLOOKS (wasmoke.blogspot.com) for a map that monitors air
Asphalt Work to Close Portion Of North 6th Avenue
Asphalt work will result in the closure of 6th Avenue between River Road and Madison Avenue on Friday, August 20th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Due to heavy traffic volumes on 6th Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use alternate routes if possible until the
Harman Center Closes due to Wildfire Smoke
The Harman Center closes at 2:30 pm today, Thursday, August 19th, due to wildfire smoke. The smoke is entering the building through the front doors and creating unhealthy air quality inside the Harman Center. The City of Yakima plans to open the Harman Center tomorrow, Friday, for its regular operating hours of 8:00 am to
City of Yakima Begins Nelson Dam Removal
After more than a decade of planning, Nelson Dam is about to be removed. Work scheduled for this week includes installing a cofferdam, which is a temporary structure that allows a work area to be dewatered. In addition, this week sections of the riverbed and flood plain are scheduled to be excavated to ensure new
Project Requires Lane Closures on North 1st Street
The southbound lanes of North 1st Street will be closed to traffic beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 19th, as part of Phase 2 of the North 1st Street revitalization project. The closure will be in place in the project area between I Street and N Street. On Thursday, crews will begin removing the old concrete road,
Yakima City Council August 17th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 17th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving an update on the Savoy Apartments Approving an ordinance adding Yakima Municipal Code, Section 13.16.178, drug possession and use prohibited, to Chapter 13.16: Rules and Regulations, regarding parks and playgrounds Adding a discussion on affordable
Deadlines Approaching for Community Surveys
The City of Yakima currently is conducting three surveys to receive public input on pedestrian access, park facilities/programs and car washing. The deadline is Monday, August 23rd, to complete a survey that will help the City develop its first Pedestrian Master Plan. Survey links: English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/YakimaPedPlan-ES The deadline is Wednesday, September 1st, for a survey
Franklin Pool Closed due to Unhealthy Air Quality
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool is closed today, Tuesday, due to unhealthy air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in the region, in particular the Schneider Springs Fire. The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert for the Yakima area that is in effect through 12:00 pm tomorrow, Wednesday. The
Yakima City Council August 17th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 17th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 17th regular meeting include: Recognizing Public Works Director Scott Schafer for 25 years of service Discussing special events Click the following link to
