Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on 53rd Avenue

A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of 53rd Avenue for most of the day on Wednesday, May 2nd and Thursday, May 3rd. As a result of the project, 53rd Avenue between Scenic Drive and Englewood Avenue will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm on May 2nd … Continued

Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Ahtanum

A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of Ahtanum Road for part of the day on Wednesday, May 2nd. As a result of the project, the westbound lane of Ahtanum between 16th Avenue and 26th Avenue will be closed on May 2nd from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Detour routes will be … Continued

Yakima City Council May 1st Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 1st in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street.  Agenda items for the May 1st business meeting include: Holding a public hearing regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation concerning temporary worker housing. Considering a grant application … Continued

Road Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Ahtanum

A road repair project will impact traffic on a section of Ahtanum Road for most of each day from Monday, April 30th through Thursday, May 3rd. As a result of the project, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction along the section of Ahtanum between 16th Avenue and 26th Avenue from April … Continued

City of Yakima Unemployment Continues at Record Lows

The city of Yakima’s unemployment numbers continue at all-time record lows, according to figures released today, Tuesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. “Continued job growth in the city of Yakima is a positive sign for our local economy,” said City Council Member and Council Economic Development Committee Chair Jason White. “And the … Continued

Stormwater Maintenance Project to Impact Traffic on Pleasant Avenue

A stormwater maintenance project will impact traffic on a section of Pleasant Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, April 25th. As a result of the project, Pleasant Avenue will be closed between Washington Avenue and Spokane Street all day tomorrow, April 25th, to replace a broken section of storm drain pipe. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit … Continued

Spring/Summer 2018 Bus Book Now Available

Yakima Transit has issued its new Spring/Summer 2018 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. Schedules in the bilingual Bus Book are effective from Monday, April 30th to Sunday, August 26th. The Spring/Summer 2018 Bus Book reflects the addition … Continued