Periodic lane closures on a four-block section of Arlington Street will affect traffic for most of each day from Monday, August 25th through Friday, August 29th while crews repair and repave the street. In addition to the periodic lane closures, no parking on Arlington between 40th Avenue and 44th Avenue will be allowed while the
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Downtown Streets Transform Into Hoops Courts
More than 2,500 players and as many as 13,000 spectators will fill Downtown Yakima streets this weekend for the 12th Annual Hot Shots 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament had a record 497 teams enter in 2013 and is expected to draw close to that number of entries again this year. To accommodate the
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 Action taken by the Council on August 19th included: – Acceptance of proposed 2015 state legislative and administrative priorities – Spending unused railroad grade separation funding for the “Bins of Light” art project and to construct a raised
Utility Work to Close A Portion of West Walnut Avenue
Removal of old water lines, as part of the Davis High School renovation project, will result in the closure of West Walnut Ave. between North 6th Ave. and North 8th Ave. on Thursday, August 21st. Work will begin at 6:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Detours around the construction site will be
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began about two months ago and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from August 18th through August 22nd. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The “grind and overlay” project
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday August 19th, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 19th agenda include: – Review of proposed 2015 state legislative and administrative priorities – Utilization of remaining railroad grade separation funding – Purchase
Utility Work to Impact Intersection of 16th Ave and Nob Hill Blvd.
Relocation of a fire hydrant and setting a new base for a street light will affect traffic at the intersection of South 16th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard on Tuesday, August 19th. The work will begin at 6:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Northbound traffic on 16th Ave will be restricted
August 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Articles in the 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter include: City/County Buyer Receives Certification – Furry Friends Will Rule the Pool During Paws In The Pool – City Fire Hydrants Are Ship Shape August 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Yakima City Council Study Session Review
The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on August 12th the Council – Received a presentation on various designs options for a proposed downtown plaza – Reviewed consultant recommendations for improving parking in Downtown Yakima Yakima City Council study sessions are aired
Interest in Public Market and Food Business Incubator Being Gauged
The City of Yakima has launched two online surveys to gather input about whether the community would support the idea of creating a space that would be shared by a public market and a food business incubator. A meeting is also scheduled for August 11th specifically to explore the feasibility of a food business incubator
