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Work on Reopening Section of 66th Avenue Getting Underway

A project to repair the section of 66th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Scenic Drive begins on Monday, April 10th with the installation of elements of the stormwater drainage system. TTC Construction, a Yakima contracting firm, will install drainage facilities and build a roadside ditch along the affected section of 66th Avenue.  The project is

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Roadwork to Close Section of Chestnut on April 6th

Roadwork will result in the closure of a section of Chestnut Avenue for most of the day on Thursday, April 6th. City of Yakima Streets Division crews will be cutting out sections of roadway and prepping areas within a one-block section of Chestnut in advance of a road resurfacing project.  While the work is underway,

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Joseph Calhoun Named City of Yakima Planning Manager

Just about 10 years after he was first hired by the City of Yakima as an Assistant Planner, Joseph Calhoun is now in charge of the City’s Planning Division after having been named Planning Manager by Community Development Director Joan Davenport.  Calhoun officially began his tenure as Planning Manager on April 3rd. “Joseph has a

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Yakima Refuse Yard Waste Collection Start Date April 3rd

Due to the effects of a long winter season that featured more snow, ice, and cold temperatures than normal, City of Yakima Refuse Division crews will begin picking up yard waste a little later than normal this year. Typically, yard waste collection starts on March 1st.  This year, however, yard waste pickup begins on Monday,

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Removal of Debris from Wide Hollow Creek to Affect Drivers

The removal of debris from a section of Wide Hollow Creek will result in traffic impacts along a small portion of 24th Avenue for about two hours on Friday, March 24th. Crews from the City of Yakima’s Streets Division and Wastewater Collections Division will be removing debris from Wide Hollow Creek just west of a

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March 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter

Click the following link to see the March 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – March 2017 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter Articles in this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include: The Easter Bunny Making Another Appearance at the Harman Senior Center – 2017 Irrigation Season Starts on April

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Access is Restored to Areas Impacted by Flooding

Access to apartments, homes, and offices located adjacent to Lake Aspen and Willow Lake has been restored after having been restricted for several days due to significant flooding in the area earlier this week. Unseasonably warm temperatures combined with precipitation resulted in flooding along several streams and creeks in the Yakima area over the past

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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. 

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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

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