The City of Yakima is asking for community members to provide input about budget priorities through a survey that was opened today and will remain open until mid-April. “The City is facing some very difficult budget challenges and the City Council needs help from the community to make tough decisions,” said City Manager Vicki Baker.
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Lane Closures Planned for N. 5th Ave/W. D St Intersection
Traffic through the intersection of N. 5th Avenue and W. D Street will be limited to two lanes starting Monday, March 10th, for planned pedestrian safety improvements. Lane closures will be in effect 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, starting March 10th. It is estimated the project will be complete by the end
Yakima City Council March 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4th. Action during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 03-04-25 The March 4th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning
New Assistant City Manager Announced
Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker announced today that Gary Ballew has been selected to fill the position of assistant city manager. “Gary brings to the City a wealth of experience,” said Baker. “He has been instrumental in guiding significant economic development initiatives from concept to success,” said Baker. “I’m confident Gary will help Yakima address
Project to Impact Chestnut Avenue Traffic
Chestnut Avenue will be closed westbound between 19th Avenue and 24th Avenue this Wednesday and Thursday, March 5-6, for a project to apply sealant to the roadway. The closure will be in place during work hours of 6:30 am to 3:00 pm both days. Access will be maintained to properties in the project area. Drivers
March 2025 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the March 2025 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is the City of Yakima’s official e-newsletter. It is published monthly by the City’s Community Relations Office.
Yakima City Council March 4th, 2025 Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. Agenda items for the March 4th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire March 4th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail
WSDOT Project to Impact City Intersections
Several intersections in the City of Yakima will be temporarily closed at various times over the course of three days, Tuesday, March 4th, through Thursday, March 6th. Signals at the following intersections will be red in all directions, requiring all drivers to stop, for a period of about three minutes so Washington State Department of
Harman Center Closes March 3-8 for Cleaning
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from March 3th through March 8th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include dusting fixtures, cleaning window blinds, carpet cleaning and pressure-washing the
City Begins Yard Waste Collection March 1
Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Saturday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director
