The City of Yakima is starting work this week on creating eight courts for one of the nation’s fastest growing sports – Pickleball. photo courtesy USAPA Three of the six tennis courts at the City’s Franklin Park will be converted to pickleball, a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played … Continued
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place next Monday through Thursday, June 3rd through June 6th, on Fruitvale Boulevard from 40th Avenue to 39th Avenue. The curb lane on Fruitvale Blvd in front of Denny’s Restaurant will be closed, restricting eastbound traffic to one lane as City of Yakima Street Department crews remove and pave … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, June 4th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the June 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a 2019 Legislative Session review. Considering a resolution repealing the City’s participation in the federal E-Verify program. Discussing … Continued
“Family Play Days” at Fisher Park Golf Course and the opening of Franklin Pool on June 15th are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2019 Summer Program Guide recently issued by City of Yakima Parks and Recreation. The guide is now available at the Yakima Parks and Recreation office (2301 Fruitvale … Continued
A project to replace existing water and sewer mains along a section of Hathaway Street continues. The project is taking place on Hathaway Street from North 6th Avenue to North 16th Avenue. P.O.W. Contracting, Inc. of Pasco is the primary contractor on the project. To date, the contractor has installed approximately 2,000 lineal feet of … Continued
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 is one vacant youth position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission has three vacancies and the Board of … Continued
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. The City’s … Continued
The 2019 Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Yakima will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm this Saturday, May 25th. Drivers are advised that Yakima Avenue will be closed to traffic from 7th Avenue to Naches Avenue during the parade. In addition, 6th Avenue will be closed from Yakima Avenue to Walnut Street for … Continued
Art by local residents, live music, dancing and refreshments are all planned during the City of Yakima’s Harman Center Art Walk & Open House from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 29th. “We invite the community to stop by and help us celebrate the Harman Center’s 15th anniversary,” Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 21st. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing proclamations for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program and LGBTQ Pride Month. Observing the Washington Public Treasurers Association’s recognition of the City’s Investment Policy. Receiving a report on the Fire System Records Management Program. Receiving the 1st … Continued
