Listening Session, Tour Planned at Washington Fruit Community Center

Yakima Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community about programs and activities at Washington Fruit Community Center. To that end, a tour and listening session are planned from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, June 14th at Washington Fruit Community Center, located north of Miller Park at 602 North 4th Street.  “We … Continued

Tree Removal to Close 2nd Street, D Street

A tree removal project will require closing sections of D Street and 2nd Street to traffic. Beginning Monday, June 7th, 2nd Street will be closed from Lincoln Avenue to D Street and D Street will be closed from 2nd Street to 3rd Street so crews can remove trees in the area. Closures will be in … Continued

Bus to Pool Program Begins June 10th

Yakima Transit and Yakima Parks and Recreation are again teaming up to make it easier for swimmers to use Franklin Pool and Lions Pool this summer thanks to the Bus to Pool Program. Starting Thursday, June 10th and continuing through August 21st, paying to swim in one of Yakima’s two City-owned pools or the YMCA … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 3rd Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 3rd Avenue between Walnut Street and Chestnut Avenue tomorrow, Thursday June 3rd, and Friday June 4th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued

Yakima City Council June 1st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, June 1st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Recognizing Public Safety Dispatcher Dawna Davis for 27 years of service Confirming appointments to the Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Tree City USA, Parks and Recreation Commission and Public Facilities District Directing staff … Continued

Signal Upgrades to Impact 3rd Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way

Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way on Thursday morning, June 3rd, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday. Temporary stop signs will be … Continued

Yakima City Council June 1st Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 1st. Agenda items for the June 1st regular meeting include: Resolution authorizing the displaying of the Pride flag outside of City Hall through June 30th, 2021 Public hearing on the Yakima Housing Action Plan Recommendations related to various … Continued

City of Yakima Plans Memorial Day Closures

Many of the City of Yakima’s services will be closed Monday, May 31st, for Memorial Day. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. There will be no City of Yakima garbage pick-up service on Monday, May 31st. Garbage collection service schedules by the City’s Refuse Division will be delayed by one day next week. … Continued

City of Yakima Facilities Re-Open June 1st

Yakima City Hall and all City facilities will re-open to the public on Tuesday, June 1st. City buildings and facilities were previously closed due to COVID-19 precautions. City employees and visitors who are fully vaccinated will not be required to wear face coverings. Masks will be required for City employees and visitors to City facilities … Continued