Water Line Installation to Close a Portion of West J Street

Installation of a new water service will result in the closure of West J Street between 16th Avenue and 20th Avenue from Wednesday, April 24th to Thursday, April 25th.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm every day until completed. Due of heavy traffic volume in the area, drivers … Continued

Harman Center Begins New Community Outreach Project

A new community outreach project is underway at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center. The veterans’ toiletry and clothing drive began this month and will continue through June 30th. “We will be accepting donations of new/gently used clothing for men, women, and children as well as new toiletries,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “The … Continued

YV-Tech Students Create Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety PSAs

Students from the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) are working with the City of Yakima to share messages about bicycle and pedestrian safety. Students in the YV-Tech Digital Media program, in cooperation with the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, competed in creating 30-second public safety announcements (PSA) for radio about bicycle and pedestrian … Continued

Police Investigating Homicide on Sliger Road

A 16-year-old male died early Sunday morning after being shot in the 1800 block of Sliger Road.  Yakima police were dispatched to the 1800 block of Sliger Road shortly before 2:00 am Sunday following reports of shots fired.  Witnesses said the victim was walking to a residence on Sliger road along with two other juvenile … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 24th Avenue and 16th Avenue from tomorrow, Thursday, April 18th,through Tuesday, April 30th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each week day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project … Continued

Yakima City Council April 16th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, April 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a Tele-Communicators Week Proclamation. Issuing a Stand Against Racism Proclamation. Issuing a Cinco de Mayo Proclamation. Recognizing Walt Fridley of the Wastewater Division for an Apple Award. Approving a letter of support for Opportunity Industrialization Center. … Continued

Phase 1 of North 1st Street Revitalization Project Progressing

The first of three phases of the North 1st Street Revitalization Project got underway about a month ago.  Crews continue to focus on the installation of new underground utilities, including water and sewer pipes, during the early stages of construction on Phase 1 of the project. Tapani Inc, based in Battleground, Washington, is the general … Continued

Yakima City Council April 16th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 16th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the April 16th regular meeting include: Issuing a Cinco de Mayo Proclamation. Recognizing Walt Fridley of the Wastewater Division for an Apple Award. Receiving a … Continued

East-West Corridor Project Open House Planned

An open house to discuss phasing and design of the East-West Corridor Project will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm next Wednesday, April 17th, at the Yakima Convention Center, 10 N. 8th Street. A listening session to receive public comment for the project’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, the open house is … Continued