Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, 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
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Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 3rd Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 3rd Avenue between Viola Avenue and Prasch Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28th, 2019. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic
Yakima Woman Injured When Vehicle Crashes into Apartment
At about 10:20 pm on Saturday, August 24th, Yakima police responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into an apartment in the 200 block of North 10th Street. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle had crashed into an apartment, and the vehicle was almost completely in the apartment. Police found the resident of
Union Gap Man Arrested by Yakima Police for Attempted Murder
Sunday, Yakima police arrested 23-year-old Chandler Ford, whose residence is in Union Gap, for attempted 2nd degree murder, 2nd degree assault, and 1st degree burglary based on an incident that took place earlier that day. Earlier Sunday morning, according to Yakima police, Ford broke into at home in the 900 block of 53rd Avenue. Police
Yakima City Council August 20th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 20th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a presentation on the Henry Beauchamp Community Center history. Authorizing an airport use agreement with the United States Air Force to lease property in support of the 2019 Mobility Guardian military exercise. Approving a letter of
Paws in the Pool at Franklin Pool on Sunday, Aug. 25th
Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the 13th annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 25th at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive. Yakima Parks and Recreation, in coordination with the Yakima Humane Society, organizes the event for dogs and their owners
Tree Removal to Restrict Traffic on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
A tree removal project will impact traffic on a section of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21st, and Thursday, August 22nd. Traffic on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be restricted to one lane from Naches Avenue to 6th Street while the project is underway. Work is expected to begin
Broken Pump Interrupts Irrigation Service to Fruitvale System
A broken pump motor has resulted in the temporary shutdown of irrigation water in the area of the City bordered to the north by Fruitvale Boulevard, to the south by Jerome Avenue, to the west by North 16th Avenue, and to the east by North 6th Avenue. The shutdown of what’s known as the “Fruitvale
Yakima City Council August 20th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 20th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 20th regular meeting include: Receiving a presentation on the Henry Beauchamp Community Center history. Receiving the 2nd Quarter 2019 Capital Improvement Projects Report.
Street Repair Work to Restrict Traffic on Nob Hill Boulevard
Street repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Nob Hill Boulevard between 9th Avenue and 11th Avenue from Monday, August 19th, through Wednesday, August 21st. Work on the project will begin at 3:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project
