Project to Impact Lincoln Avenue Traffic

Lincoln Avenue will be one lane each direction between 16th Avenue and 20th Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3rd, from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm. Lane closures are required as crews will repair cracks in the roadway. The project was originally scheduled to be complete on Tuesday, April 2nd, but additional time is needed. Access to … Continued

Pipe Repair to Close Englewood Avenue on April 4th

Englewood Avenue will be closed between N. 66th Avenue and N. 74th Avenue this Thursday, April 4th, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The closure is required so the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District (YTID) can repair a pipe leak. The same section of Englewood Avenue was closed last Thursday, March 28th, for a YTID pipe repair … Continued

Yakima City Council April 2nd, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. Agenda items for the April 2nd regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire April 2nd meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129 … Continued

Lions Pool Hosts April Pools Day 2024

The City of Yakima’s Lions Pool is hosting a free “April Pools Day” from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th. “Every year, many pools around the state host April Pools Day events for families and community members,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “Our hope is that offering this free event … Continued

Pipe Repair to Close Section of Englewood Avenue

Englewood Avenue will be closed between N. 66th Avenue and N. 74th Avenue this Thursday, March 28th, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The closure is required so the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District can repair a pipe leak. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best as possible. Detours will be posted … Continued

Fisher Park Begins Golf Season on March 29th

The City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course will open for the 2024 season this Friday, March 29th. The par-3, 9-hole course is located at 823 South 40th Avenue, across from Eisenhower High School. It is typically open from March through October each year, depending on the weather. Specials include Senior Citizen Day on Mondays, Ladies’ … Continued

Project to Close Section of 49th Avenue

A project will require closing 49th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Barge Street next Monday through Friday, March 25-29. The closure will be in effect 24/7. The closure is required as crews will remove and replace the existing roadway on that section of 49th Avenue. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained … Continued

City Irrigation Season Begins April 1st, 2024

Monday, April 1st, will mark the start of the 2024 irrigation season for the vast majority of the residential and business customers served by the City of Yakima’s irrigation system. That’s the day the majority of the collection of systems operated by the City’s Water/Irrigation Division are scheduled to begin delivering water. All City of … Continued

Yakima City Council March 19th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the March 19th Council meeting – Yakima City Council 03-19-24 (yakimawa.gov) The March 19th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter … Continued

Acting Community Development Director Appointed

City Engineer Bill Preston P.E. has been appointed to serve as Acting Community Development Director. Preston began serving as acting director yesterday, Monday, March 18th, following his appointment by Interim City Manager Dave Zabell. “Bill has been highly successful in his role of City Engineer and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the … Continued