Windows Alive!

Empty storefronts in Downtown Yakima will come alive on Friday, October 7th, when the talents of local area artists are put on public display. In 2013, 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 evaluation … Continued

Utility Work to Close Section of Walnut on October 5th and 6th

Utility work will result in the closure of a three-block section of Walnut Street on Wednesday, October 5th and Thursday, October 6th. While the work is underway, the section of Walnut between 62nd Avenue and 65th Avenue will be closed to through traffic.  Work on the project will take place between 7:00 am and 3:30 … Continued

Asphalt Work to Impact Traffic on West Nob Hill Boulevard

Asphalt repairs will result in traffic restrictions on a portion of West Nob Hill Boulevard from Wednesday, October 5th through Thursday, October 6th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm each day. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Nob Hill Boulevard between South 24th Avenue and … Continued

Asphalt Work to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue

Asphalt work will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between West Chestnut Avenue and Summitview Avenue on Tuesday, October 4th through Wednesday, October 5th, 2016. 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 in the … Continued

Road Improvement Project on 11th Avenue to Impact Traffic

A road improvement project will impact traffic along a one-block section of 11th Avenue on Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th. The project will take place on 11th between Yakima Avenue and Chestnut Avenue and will involve frontage improvements associated with an adjacent business. Work on the project will take place between 7:00 am … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 4th agenda include: – Status of Yakima Hazard Mitigation Plan – Amendments to City marijuana ordinance – Funding application for street … Continued

Food, Fun, and Information on Tap at Keeping Cool With Safety School

Local first responders and Yakima area businesses are teaming up to provide the family-friendly “Keeping Cool With Safety School” on Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in a Valley Mall parking lot. The event will feature safety training and safety demonstrations along with an opportunity to meet and talk with members of … Continued

Manhole Cover Replacement on Nob Hill to Impact Traffic

A project to replace a manhole cover on Nob Hill Boulevard between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue will impact traffic in the morning on Thursday, September 29th. City of Yakima Wastewater Division crews will be working on the project between 5:30 am and 10:00 am on September 29th.  As a result of the project, westbound … Continued

Utility Work to Restrict Traffic on North 40th Avenue

Utility work will result in traffic restrictions on North 40th Avenue between West Chestnut Avenue and Summitview Avenue on Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, 2016. 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 in the … Continued