A project that will improve the safety of both drivers and pedestrians will impact traffic along a 16-block section of Lincoln Avenue from Monday, March 7th through mid-May. The project involves installation of new sidewalks, installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, repair of existing damaged sidewalks, installation of a pedestrian signal crossing near Robertson Elementary School, … Continued

Traffic signals at the intersection of 1st Street and Yakima Avenue will be shut down temporarily during the day on Sunday, March 6th for a few hours while work is done to replace the signal cabinet at that location. City of Yakima crews will be installing a new signal cabinet from 8:00 am until about … Continued

Last year’s debut of the Yakima Roots & Vines Festival exceeded just about every expectation its promoters had for the inaugural event. Based on that success, anticipation is high for this year’s event, which will take place in Yakima’s Historic North Front Street District on Saturday, May 14th from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. “The … Continued

Traffic signals at the intersection of 40th Avenue and River Road will be shut down temporarily during the day on Tuesday, February 23rd for a few hours while work is done to replace a power transformer near the intersection. Pacific Power crews will be installing a transformer from 9:00 am until about noon that day. … Continued

The installation of water and sewer lines for a new housing development in West Valley will require the closure of South 64th Avenue between Ahtanum Road and Occidential Road early next week. The closure is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM on Monday, February 22nd and continue until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd. Utility … Continued

One of the first steps in the intensive process of updating the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place during the We Are Yakima Community Vision Open House on Tuesday, February 23rd at the Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (1120 S. 18th Street). Community members will have the opportunity during the open house to … Continued

Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para ver una invitación a una jornada de puertas abiertas visión de la comunidad el 23 de febrero . Click on the link below to see an invitation to a community vision open house on February 23rd. Somos Yakima Casa Abierta-We Are Yakima Open House  

. The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, February 16th, 2016. Action taken by the Council on February 16th included: –   Delaying a vote to repeal a ban on marijuana businesses until the May 17th business meeting –   Declining to seek additional local land-use restrictions on marijuana … Continued

Wet weather has interfered with the completion of a road repair project along a five-block section of Yakima Avenue. Originally expected to be done by Friday, February 12th, the project is now expected to last through Friday, February 19th. Traffic along that section of Yakima Avenue will be impacted while the project is underway. City … Continued