Thanks to the generosity of the Yakima Southwest Rotary Club and the Yakima Rotary Trust, Chesterley Park will soon be home to a new, state-of-the-art playground. Members of the Yakima Southwest Rotary Club, one of three Rotary clubs in Yakima, and the Yakima Rotary Trust, which funds local projects that have a long term impact … Continued
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park will mark its 13th anniversary of serving the community’s seniors with a special event on Friday, May 5th. A celebration will take place at the Harman Center, located at 101 N. 65th Avenue, on May 5th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A variety of organizations … Continued
The “March for Immigrants”, which will take place on Monday, May 1st and which begin and end at Miller Park (502 N. 4th Street), will include several stops at locations in downtown Yakima. Those interested in participating in the event are encouraged to begin gathering at Miller Park at about noon on Monday, May 1st. … Continued
A project to repair a wastewater line will impact traffic along a two-block section of Nob Hill Boulevard for most of each day on Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd. Crews will be working on the project between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm on May 2nd and 3rd. While the project is underway, traffic … Continued
All across the U.S., people with outdated, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs can get rid of them for free on Saturday, April 29th during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (“DEA”) eighth “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”. Two drop off sites will be open in Yakima from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on April 29th. Yakima … Continued
Utility work will result in traffic restrictions at the intersection of North 40th Avenue and Castlevale Road on Thursday, April 27th, 2017. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Because of heavy traffic volume on 40th Avenue, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible … Continued
A project to replace a manhole ring and cover will impact traffic in the area near the intersection of Nob Hill Boulevard and 29th Avenue for most of the morning on Wednesday, April 26th. City of Yakima Wastewater Division crews will be working on the project between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm on April 26th. … Continued
Roadwork will result in the closure of a section of 86th Avenue for most of the day on Monday, April 24th. While the work is underway, that section of 86th Avenue between Occidental Road and the 85th Avenue cutoff will be closed to traffic. Work on the project will take place between 6:30 am and … Continued
A project involving improvements to part of the system used to deliver electricity to local homes and businesses will result in daytime traffic delays at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Cornell Avenue on Monday, April 24th. Crews from a Pacific Power contractor will be transferring power in the area, which will result in the … Continued
People living in a portion of the north-central section of Yakima will have the opportunity to help spruce up their neighborhoods on Earth Day during a one-day community cleanup event on Saturday, April 22nd. More than 300 volunteers from Yakima area churches, schools, and other organizations will also be pitching in to support the event. … Continued
