Utility Work to Close a Portion of South 2th Street

Utility work will result in the closure of South 2nd Street between East Walnut Street and East Chestnut Avenue from Monday, March 20th through Wednesday, March 22nd.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. Because of heavy traffic volumes, drivers can expect delays in the project area.  … Continued

Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Tree Board and the Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center Advisory Committee to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The Planning Commission, Board of Appeals and Henry Beauchamp, Jr. Community Center Advisory Committee currently have … Continued

Utility Work to Close a Portion of South 2th Street

Utility work will result in the closure of South 2nd Street between East Walnut Street and East Chestnut Avenue from Tuesday, March 14th through Friday, March 17th.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. Because of heavy traffic volumes, drivers can expect delays in the project area.  … Continued

Tree Trimming on 40th Avenue to Affect Drivers

Tree trimming along a section of 40th Avenue will impact traffic for about three hours on Tuesday, March 14th. City of Yakima crews will be cutting back branches on trees along 40th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Lincoln Avenue to improve driver and pedestrian safety in the area from 11:00 am until about 2:00 pm … Continued

Utility Work to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street

Utility work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Chestnut Avenue and Walnut Street from Tuesday, March 7th through Friday, March 10th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions through the project area. … Continued

Section of 4th Street Closed for Building Renovation

The section of the southbound lane of 4th Street between Yakima Avenue and an alleyway just north of the Capitol Theatre will be temporarily closed while renovation work continues on a building that used to be home to Mills Music. The renovation work will also result in the closure of sidewalks and curbside parking spaces … Continued

Yard Waste Collection Start Date Delayed Until April 3rd

Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin about a month later than usual due the effects of a long winter season that has featured more snow, ice, and cold temperatures than normal. Typically, yard waste collection starts on March 1st.  This year, however, City Refuse Division crews won’t begin picking up yard … Continued

Sewer Pipe Leak Leads to Temporary Closure of a Section of Pleasant

The section of Pleasant Avenue between Washington Avenue and Spokane Street is temporarily closed to through traffic due to roadway damage caused by a sewer pipe leak. The sewer pipe leak has caused soil below the roadway to erode.  As a result, asphalt pavement has collapsed. Repairs to the leaking sewer pipe should begin within … Continued

First Friday Unveiling Set for Latest Window Alive! Displays

Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive again on Friday, March 3rd when the talents of local artists are put on public display.  Four years ago, the Yakima Arts Commission, an advisory group appointed by the Yakima City Council, developed the idea to harness the creativity of Central Washington artists. Following a submission and … Continued