After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 25th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until 1:00 pm. It is expected to include about 1,000 participants and 200 vehicles as it
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Tree Trimming to Close Section of 6th Street
A tree trimming project will require closing 6th Street on Thursday morning, September 23rd, between Spruce Street and Pine Street. The closure will be in effect during scheduled work hours of 6:30 am to 10:00 am. The City will have flaggers on site to help drivers access their homes and businesses and also assist emergency
Yakima City Council Sept. 21st Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 21st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Making appointments to City of Yakima boards and committees Discussing a Yakima Valley Conference of Governments letter to Yakima County Commissioners regarding administration of funds for a program assisting those who experience homelessness Authorizing City staff
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Lincoln Avenue starting Thursday, September 23rd, through Friday September 24th. 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
Yakima Transit Offers Free Shuttle Service to the Fair
Yakima Transit will again provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously from two locations at Gateway Center (home to Target, Big Lots! and other stores). One is the Park and Ride location at Gateway Center. The other shuttle stop is between the
City Seeks Input on Pedestrian Master Plan
A draft of the City of Yakima’s first pedestrian master plan is now available for review by the community. The entire 103-page document can be found at Yakima-Pedestrian-Master-Plan-Design-Guide_-Public-Draft_20210915-2.pdf (yakimawa.gov) Comments about the draft can be submitted by e-mailing ask.planning@yakimawa.gov The City of Yakima Planning Division asks that all comments be submitted by October 4th. The
Yakima City Council September 21st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 21st, via Zoom. Agenda items for the September 21st regular meeting include: Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation Introduction of Public Safety Communications Manager Erica McNamara Ordinance adding Chapter 3.124, Additional Sales and Use Tax for Housing and Related Services, to the
Volunteer Opportunities on City Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Yakima Housing Authority, Historic Preservation Commission and Arts Commission each have one vacancy. The Community Integration Committee has two positions available and two youth position vacancies. The Parks & Recreation Commission has two vacant positions and
Projects to Impact 56th Avenue and Tieton Drive
Two projects will require traffic restrictions at the intersection of 56th Avenue and Tieton Drive Tomorrow, Thursday, September 16th, the City of Yakima Streets Division will lower manholes and water valves at the intersection. That work will require limiting traffic to one lane in each direction during the scheduled project work hours of 6:00 am
Free Community Cleanup Sept. 18th for Yakima Neighborhood
Residents in some areas of the City of Yakima will have the opportunity to help spruce up their neighborhood this Saturday, September 18th, during a free Community Cleanup event. Households located from 16th Avenue to 10th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard will have the opportunity to participate in a free cleanup (see
