A new episode of Yakima Agenda is now available to watch on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, and online at Yakima Agenda 09-23-24 (yakimawa.gov) This episode features an interview with Mayor Patricia Byers and Assistant Mayor Matt Brown. It was hosted by Communications and Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler and recorded on September 23rd. It includes discussion on
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Sewer Project to Close Section of Chestnut Avenue
Chestnut Avenue will be closed between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue for three weeks starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24th. The closure will be in effect 24/7. This section of Chestnut Avenue is scheduled to re-open the week of October 14th. Road closure is necessary to replace the existing sewer in the project area. Access will
Yakima City Council Sept. 17th, 2024 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 17th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the September 17th meeting – Yakima City Council 09-17-24 (yakimawa.gov) The September 17th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum
Sunfair Parade Kicks Off 2024 Fair Season
The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 21st. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its way
Yakima Transit Offers Free Shuttle to Central Washington State Fair
Yakima Transit will again provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously to the fairgrounds from the parking lot of the former Astria Regional Medical Center, 110 South 9th Avenue. Yakima Transit Free Fair Shuttle Bus Service Hours First Departure
Yakima City Council Sept. 17th, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Agenda items for the September 17th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire September 17th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default (granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com) The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima
Updated Information Available About Potential Annexation
The City of Yakima has provided updated information about a potential annexation near the Pacific University of Health Sciences (PNWU) campus in advance of the issue being discussed at next Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The updated information includes a new map showing a much smaller annexation area than previous versions. “The new map does not
Section of Lewis Avenue to Become One Way
Work is underway to change Lewis Avenue from a two-way street to a one-way street southbound between Lincoln Avenue and Folsom Avenue. Crews are changing and installing new signage today, Thursday, September 12th, and tomorrow. It is anticipated that the section of Lewis Avenue will be a one-way street by Friday, September 13th. Drivers are
Open House is Sept. 19th for 6th Ave Rebuild and Rail Renovation
The City of Yakima is asking for input from the community about the 6th Avenue rebuild and rail renovation project. The first step in that process will be an open house next Thursday, Sept. 19th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Garfield Elementary School, 612 N. 6th Avenue. The project covers a nearly one-and-a-half
Sept 2024 Issues Brief
Click the following for the September 2024 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
