The City of Yakima and Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) are seeking nominations for this year’s Community Christmas Tree. Residents are invited to nominate evergreen trees from their property to become the centerpiece of the holiday festivities in downtown Yakima. Eligible trees should be well-shaped evergreens, standing 15 to 25 feet tall, with easy access
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Review of Nov. 3rd, 2025, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 3rd. Actions during the Nov. 3rd regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14440?channel=2 The Nov. 3rd Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00
Nov. 2025 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the November 2025 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Road Work to Impact Traffic on First Street
Drivers will experience intermittent lane closures on First Street between Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 4-7. Intermittent lane closures are required while City of Yakima crews work on filling cracks in the roadway. Traffic delays in the project area are likely to occur. Drivers
Project to Close Section of S. 34th Ave
A section of South 34th Avenue will be closed for about three weeks starting Monday, November 3rd. The closure will be from 3233 W. King Street to 1325 South 34th Avenue as crews will be installing a new sewer mainline. Work begins Monday and is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving. The project will be
Yakima City Council Nov. 3rd Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, Nov. 3rd, 2025. Council is meeting on the first Monday of the month as it typically does not meet on election night, which is Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Some of the agenda items for the Nov. 3rd regular meeting include: Click the following
City Completes Pedestrian Safety Improvements
The City of Yakima recently completed a federally funded project providing pedestrian safety improvements at multiple intersections by installing new signal controllers and conflict monitors allowing signal timing adjustments to increase pedestrian safety. The signal timing adjustment is called Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI). The Federal Highway Administration notes that LPI adjustments will: Here’s how it
Review of Oct. 21st, 2025, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21st. Actions during the Oct. 21st regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14429?channel=2 The Oct. 21st Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00
Tree Trimming Projects to Impact Traffic
Sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 6th Street will have traffic restrictions tomorrow, Wednesday, due to tree trimming projects: Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones, look out for workers and follow posted speed limits. As always, the schedule for this
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The following boards have vacancies or upcoming term expirations: More about the volunteer opportunities: Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee and the application
