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Replacement of Manhole to Impact Traffic on 72nd Avenue

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A project to replace a manhole will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of 72nd Avenue for part of the day on Thursday, September 13th. As a result of the project, southbound traffic along a section of 72nd Avenue in the 600 and 700 block portion of the street will be restricted to one … Continued

Yakima City Council September 11th Regular Meeting Preview

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The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the September 11th regular meeting include: Reading a Patriot Day proclamation Receiving a recap of the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park … Continued

Harman Center Plans Grandparents Day Sock Hop

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Leather jackets and poodle skirts will be in fashion during the City of Yakima Harman Center’s first Grandparents Day Sock Hop on Saturday, September 15th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. “We wanted to do something to celebrate Grandparents Day,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “We’re hoping for a family-friendly event to bring the … Continued

Project Will Close Parts of Naches Avenue Over the Next Two Weeks

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From Tuesday, September 4th through Tuesday, September 18th, portions of Naches Avenue between Walnut Street and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed during daytime hours while a road repair and grind and overlay paving project is underway. During the project, parts of Naches Avenue between Walnut Street and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed from … Continued

Deadline Approaching for Sunfair Parade Entries

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Plans are underway for the 58th annual Sunfair Parade on Saturday, September 22nd. More than 100 entries are anticipated for this year’s parade, said Brian Campfield, president of the Yakima Sunfair Festival Association. Yakima County Sheriff Brian Winter will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal. “We’ll accept up to 125 applications,” Campfield said. “The deadline … Continued

City of Yakima Labor Day Closures

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Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 3rd. 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. The Yakima City Council’s first regular … Continued

Fourth Flight to Resume at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field

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Alaska Airlines will resume a fourth daily flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field this fall. Yakima’s fourth daily flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will resume on Sunday, November 4th for Alaska Airlines’ Fall/Winter schedule. “We’re excited the flight will be returning as the airport typically witnesses an increase in ridership during … Continued