A citywide street repaving project that began about two months and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from August 11th through August 15th. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The “grind and overlay” project is
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Design Team to Unveil Concepts for Potential Downtown Plaza
After having worked for several months to incorporate input received through an online questionnaire into several concepts for a potential Downtown Yakima Plaza, the design team chosen earlier this year by the Yakima City Council will reveal its ideas during an evening community meeting on Tuesday, August 12th. During the meeting, the team, which is
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima Planning Commission, Community Review Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts Commission and the SE Community Center Advisory Committee to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The City of Yakima Planning Commission and Community Review Board currently have one open
Yakima City Council Study Session Preview
The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014. The meeting begins at 9:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 12th study session include: – Downtown plaza designs presentation – Downtown parking presentation Yakima City Council Study Session is aired live on Charter Cable Channel 194 and replays of the
Expansion of Park and Ride Lot Will Result in Temporary Closure
A project that will more than double the number of parking spaces at the Selah Firing Center Road Park and Ride lot will result in the existing lot being closed from Saturday, August 9th through Monday, August 18th. The Park and Ride lot, which is located adjacent to a gas station and mini-mart at 51
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 Action taken by the Council on August 5th included: – Approval of amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure – Withdrawing from the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management – Referring possible changes to business sign regulations
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday August 5th, 2014. The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 5th agenda include: – Proposed amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure – Withdrawing from the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management – Discussion
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began earlier this month and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from August 1st through August 8th. *** Starting Friday August 1st at 7:00 p.m. the intersection of 40th Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd. will be CLOSED TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC, including
Repaving Project to Impact Traffic on West Lincoln Avenue
A grind and overlay project on West Lincoln Avenue in the Gilbert Park area will begin on Monday, August 4th The project will require closure of the eastbound lane of West Lincoln at 52nd avenue between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekdays. Eastbound traffic will be detoured North on 52nd Avenue around the construction
Drinking Water System Repair to Impact North 56th Ave and Englewood
The repair of a leaking valve will disrupt traffic at the intersection of North 56th Avenue and Englewood Avenue on Wednesday, July 30th. The work will begin at 6:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. The intersection at North 56th and Englewood will be closed. Detour routes will be available on North 52nd
