The next meeting of the Yakima Transit Riders Advisory Committee will take place on Wednesday, May 10th at 5:30pm in the City of Yakima Public Works training room located behind the Public Works Administration Building (2301 Fruitvale Boulevard). At the May 10th meeting, details about current Yakima Transit projects and issues will be presented and
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Traffic Signal Work at 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard to Affect Drivers
Traffic signals at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard will be shut down temporarily for part of the day on Sunday, May 7th while a signal cabinet is upgraded. City of Yakima crews will be working on upgrading the signal controller at that intersection from approximately 9:00 am until about 1:00 pm
Asphalt Work to Close a Portion of South 2nd Street
Asphalt work will result in the closure of South 2nd Street between East Walnut Street and East Chestnut Avenue on Friday, May 5th. Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Because of heavy traffic volumes, drivers can expect delays in the project area. Drivers should use alternate routes if
Rotary Paying for and Building New Chesterley Park Playground
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
Harman Center Hosting Anniversary Celebration
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
May 1st “March for Immigrants” Taking Place in Downtown Yakima
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.
Wastewater Line Project to Impact Traffic on Nob Hill
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
Get Rid of Unwanted Prescription Drugs for Free
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
Utility Work to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue
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
Manhole Project to Impact Traffic on Nob Hill and on 29th Avenue
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.
