The City of Yakima Municipal Court recently installed a payment drop box for court payments. It is located outside the main entrance of the Richard A. Zais Jr. Center for Law and Justice, 200 South 3rd Street. “We implemented the drop box as an option for the public so they do not have to wait
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Asphalt Restoration Work to Restrict Traffic on Tieton Drive
Asphalt restoration work will result in traffic restrictions on Tieton Drive between 32nd Avenue and 29th Avenue starting tomorrow Wednesday, July 7h through Thursday July 8th. Work on the project will begin each day at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project
WSDOT News Release: Pave the way for future improvements on West Powerhouse Road in Yakima by completing a survey
West Powerhouse Road in Yakima is a vital corridor that parallels US 12 connecting Gleed, Naches and Yakima to west Yakima shopping centers and many agricultural areas. The Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, City of Yakima, Yakima County and Washington State Department of Transportation are conducting a corridor study to identify locations in need of improvement
Water Project to Impact Traffic, Residents on S. 1st Street, E. Mead Avenue
A project to replace the existing water main and water utility services will close a portion of South 1st Street and East Mead Avenue to traffic beginning Tuesday, July 6th. The project includes replacing an aging and undersized water line and water services along South 1st Street south of East Mead Avenue, and along East
Yakima City Council July 6th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 6th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 6th regular meeting include: An Apple Award presentation to Police Sergeant Ritch Fowler Discussion regarding the hours of City-approved cruise events Staff recommendation
Closures Planned for July 4th Holiday
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day on Sunday, July 4th. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima
Free Concerts, Movies Return to Yakima Parks
After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 closures, City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson.
Yakima Transit Providing Free Shuttle to 4th of July Celebration
Free shuttle bus service to and from the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park this Sunday will be provided once again by Yakima Transit this year. Shuttle buses will operate continuously every 15 to 20 minutes from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and
City of Yakima Offers Cooling Centers
A City of Yakima facility will open tomorrow, Sunday, June 27th, to serve as a cooling center for those seeking relief from excessive heat in the area. The Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC), 602 N. 4th Street, will open Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Community members are invited to cool off at WFCC,
City Public Works Offering Pfizer Vaccine
The City of Yakima’s Public Works facility, 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard, will host a free drive-thru clinic for first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm next Tuesday, June 29th. Appointments can be made at https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov/ The clinic will be in the Public Works parking lot and administered from
