Monday, October 6th marks the end of the irrigation season for residential and business customers in the City of Yakima. That’s the day that the irrigation systems operated by the City of Yakima’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. This is just over one week earlier than the previously scheduled shutdown of
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Overnight Lane Closures Planned for 16th and Summitview
Work at the intersection of Summitview Avenue and 16th Avenue will require overnight lane closures tonight, Monday, and Tuesday, Sept. 29-30. East/west traffic will be one lane each way between the hours of 7:00 pm and 6:00 am tonight and Tuesday. The Summitview and 16th intersection will be a 4-way stop, with flashing red signal
Tree Trimming to Require Temporary Road Closures
The following intermittent road closures will occur Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 29-30, for tree trimming: Temporary road closures will occur during project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm next Monday and Tuesday. Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones, look out
City, Habitat for Humanity Launch Adopt-A-Block
The City of Yakima is partnering with Yakima Habitat for Humanity to offer an Adopt-A-Block program. Residents and organizations can choose to adopt a city block as the City of Yakima identifies partner neighborhoods who wish to be adopted and receive volunteer assistance. Information and sign-up details are available at Adopt-A-Block “We are in the
Asphalt Work Will Result In Closure of South 6th Street
Asphalt work will result in closure of South 6th Street between Rainier Street and La Salle Street on Tuesday, September 23rd. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 6th Street, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible
Notice of Special Meeting: Planning Commission Open House
Open House and Community Visioning Session for the 2050 City of Yakima Periodic Update The City of Yakima Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24th, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Harman Center, 101 North 65th Ave. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and open house.
Sunfair Parade Kicks Off 2025 Fair Season
The Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 20th. The parade begins at 10:00 am and is anticipated to last until 2:00 pm. It is expected to attract about 10,000 spectators. The parade will include about 200 vehicles as it makes its way
Yakima City Council Sept.16th, 2025 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16th. Actions during the Sept. 16th regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 09-16-25 The Sept. 16th Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
Yakima Transit Offers Free Weekend Shuttles to the Fair
Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair each Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the fair’s 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously to the fairgrounds from the parking lot of the former Astria Regional Medical Center, 110 S. 9th Ave, according to the following schedule: Yakima Transit Free
Yakima City Council Sept. 16th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the Sept. 16th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Sept. 16th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign
