Traffic at the intersection of North 40th Avenue and Powerhouse/River Road will be reduced to one lane in all directions Wednesday morning, May 29th. Crews will upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection, replacing the traffic signal cabinet with one that has battery back-up capabilities. Work is scheduled to begin at 6:30 am Wednesday. It
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City of Yakima Plans Memorial Day Closures
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the police and fire departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed for the
City Encourages Water Conservation During Drought Conditions
With nearly all of Washington, including Yakima County, in a state-wide drought, City of Yakima officials encourage water conservation during what is expected to be a dry spring and summer. “As we manage our water supply for both our domestic and irrigation systems throughout the summer months, we ask all of our customers to use
Tree Trimming to Impact Lincoln Avenue
Traffic on Lincoln Avenue will be one lane between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue tomorrow morning, Thursday, May 23rd, due to a tree trimming project. Lane closures will be in effect from 6:00 am to 9:00 am Thursday morning so crews can remove low-hanging tree branches in that one-block section of Lincoln Avenue. Drivers are
Yakima City Council May 21st, 2024 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the May 21st Council meeting – Yakima City Council 05-21-24 (yakimawa.gov) The May 21st Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter
Yakima Awarded Major Grant to Extend Water-Wastewater Service to Unserved Areas
The City of Yakima has been awarded a federal grant of more than $4.9 million to extend domestic water and wastewater services to currently unserved areas of the community. The grant will cover the cost of two of three phases of a project that will bring water and wastewater services to areas populated by mostly
Yakima City Council May 21st, 2024 Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Agenda items for the May 21st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire May 21st meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129
Project to Impact Yakima Avenue Traffic
Yakima Avenue will be one lane westbound between 6th Street and Naches Avenue next Monday through Thursday, May 20-23, from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm daily. Lane closures are required as City of Yakima crews will be replacing sidewalk in the project area. Access to properties in the project area will be maintained as best
May 2024 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the May 2024 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – This month features groundbreaking for Aquatic Center at MLK Jr. Park, Aviation Day, community cleanup, YFD push-in ceremony, outdoor movie night sponsorships and Dozer Day. Issues Brief is the City of Yakima monthly newsletter published by the City’s Community Relations Office.
Parks & Recreation Seeks Sponsors for Outdoor Summer Cinema Series
The City of Yakima’s annual Outdoor Summer Cinema Series at Chesterley Park is fast approaching. It is an opportunity for Yakima residents to watch free movies under the stars for an inexpensive “night out” for families. “This cinema series not only adds to Yakima’s overall quality of life but is a great opportunity to bring members of
