Pavement Markings to Impact Traffic on Yakima Avenue

Traffic on a section of Yakima Avenue will be impacted Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, August 18th and August 19th, for a project to paint pavement markings on the roadway. The City of Yakima’s Traffic Division will paint pavement markings on Yakima Avenue from 7th Avenue to 8th Street between 5:30 am and 11:00 am both … Continued

Yakima City Council August 18th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 18th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 18th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update Reviewing the Downtown Association of Yakima’s 2019 Year-End Report Holding a public hearing at 6:00 … Continued

Project to Close Intersection of 80th Avenue and Zier Road

The intersection of 80th Avenue and Zier Road will be closed to traffic for 11 days while City of Yakima crews replace and widen the roadway. The closure will be in effect 24/7 starting Monday, August 17th, and continuing through Thursday, August 27th. Flaggers will be on site to help drivers access homes and businesses … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Review Board and Tree City USA Board each have one available position.  There are two vacant youth positions on the Community Integration Committee. The Board of Appeals and Henry Beauchamp Advisory Committee each currently have … Continued

Reservation System set up for Yakima Parks Drive-in Movies

Due to the popularity of its first drive-in movie on Saturday, August 8th, Yakima Parks and Recreation has a reservation system for its free drive-in movie series. Community members can reserve their spots for the two remaining movies beginning at 10 am on the Thursday prior to the showing: For Aladdin, scheduled for Saturday, August … Continued

Water Line Work to Close Portion Of West I Street

Water line work will result in the closure of I Street between 5th Avenue and 1st Street starting Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th. Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on I Street, drivers can expect delays and should … Continued

More than 70 Small Businesses Seeking City of Yakima Grant Funds

A total of 74 small businesses in the City of Yakima are moving to the next phase of the City’s $480,000 small business grant program. The money comes from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a Federal program intended to expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The Yakima City Council agreed to make … Continued

Harman Center Parking Lot Hosts August Events

The community is invited to participate in a number of activities at the Harman Center this month, all taking place at the senior center’s parking lot. “The Harman Center may be closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that isn’t keeping us from being creative and having some fun,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Events … Continued

Harman Center Hosting Virtual Lego Contest

The Harman Center’s annual summer Lego tournament will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Contest deadline for the Pirate Island Virtual Lego Tournament is Friday, August 28th. Competitors simply need to complete the entry form and submit it with a photo or video of their pirate-themed Lego creation. Click https://yakimaparks.com/2020-pirate-island-virtual-lego-tournament/ for contest … Continued