Click on the following link to see the March 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – March 2018 Issues Brief The March 2018 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles on Yakima Transit’s launch of Route 8, Councilmember Holly Cousens sharing her priorities for 2018, and new Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Markham. The … Continued
Five venues will take center stage during a Downtown Artwalk in Yakima on Thursday, March 22nd. “This is the third time we’ve done this,” said David Lynx, a member of the City of Yakima’s Arts Commission and Director of the Larson Gallery. “It brings an awareness of what’s available in Downtown Yakima in terms of … Continued
Traffic signals at the intersection of 44th Avenue and Tieton will be shut down temporarily for part of the day on Thursday, March 15th while repairs to the signals are made. City of Yakima crews will be repairing the traffic signals at the 44th and Tieton intersection from 9:00 am until about 12:00 pm on … Continued
Unemployment in the city of Yakima continues at a record low pace according to the latest figures released today, Tuesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. The numbers show that the unemployment rate in Yakima for the month of January 2018 was 7.3 percent, the City’s lowest for that month since the state agency … Continued
A project involving “crack sealing” will impact traffic along a portion of Summitview Avenue on from Monday, March 12th through Friday, March 16th. City of Yakima crews will be filing cracks along the section of Summitview from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue from March 12th to March 16th. Work on the project will take place … Continued
Water service line repairs will result in traffic restrictions at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and North 20th Avenue on Monday, March 12th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be channeled around the project area. Because of heavy traffic volumes on Lincoln Avenue, drivers can … Continued
Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 11th. Clocks are set ahead one hour and many people set their clocks to “spring forward” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, March 10th. When you change your clocks, the National Safety Council suggests also taking the … Continued
During its regular business meeting last night, Tuesday, March 6th the Yakima City Council adopted the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan. The plan is intended to develop a bicycle network plan that, when implemented, will improve bicycle transportation throughout the City of Yakima. The goals include promoting safe and accessible community and recreational opportunities between parks, … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 6th. Action by the Council on March 6th included: Proclaiming International Women’s Day. Adopting the Yakima Bicycle Master Plan. Extending temporary emergency cold weather shelters through June 30. Declining to terminate the Yakima Downtown Central Plaza project. Follow this link to watch Yakima … Continued
Yakima Transit is redesigning a route to take the place of Route 10 starting May. 1st. This change is prompted by the City of Selah’s decision to establish a different provider for Selah Transit. The first public meeting to discuss these changes will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March. 6th at 5:30 pm at the City’s … Continued
