A citywide street repaving project that began in mid May and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from July 7th through July 11th. The City is spending about $15 million dollars this year completing a “grind and overlay” project, which involves removing old and deteriorated asphalt and replacing
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Repaving Project to Impact Traffic on Occidental
A two-block section of Occidental Road will be closed to all traffic for most of the day on both July 7th and July 8th while crews repair and repave the street. Occidental between 68th Avenue and 70th Avenue will be closed from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on both Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July
Yakima Auto Theft Prevention Week is July 7 – 11
The Yakima Police Department has designated the week of July 7-11 as auto theft prevention week. In an effort to reduce auto theft crimes, YPD has purchased steering wheel lock devices to give away to the citizens of Yakima. Owners of Honda Civics or Accords are able to obtain their free device at these locations:
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 Action taken by the Council on July 1st included: – Removal of a street restoration fee from a proposed ordinance dealing with excavations in public rights-of-way – Approval of a resolution to continue the school resource officer program
Perry Tarrant Hired to Oversee Gang Free Initiative and Emergency Preparedness
Perry Tarrant has spent nearly 35 years building an impressive resume that includes extensive law enforcement and emergency management experience. Tarrant will now apply that wealth of experience to helping the Yakima Gang Free Initiative (“GFI”) evolve into full operational mode while also overseeing the City of Yakima’s emergency preparedness efforts. As of July 1st,
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began in mid May and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from June 30th through July 3rd. The City is spending about $15 million dollars this year completing a “grind and overlay” project, which involves removing old and deteriorated asphalt and replacing
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, July1st, 2014. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the July 1st agenda include: – An ordinance establishing permit procedures, administration and enforcement for excavations in public rights-of-way – An ordinance amending the City of Yakima pit
Drinking Water System Work Will Affect Traffic on South 5th Avenue
The removal of an old water meter will disrupt traffic on South 5th Avenue between Walnut Avenue and Tieton Drive on Monday, June 30th. The work will begin at 4:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction through the work zone. The water meter
Yakima Transit Free 4th of July Shuttlebus Rides
GOING TO THE YAKIMA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION? YAKIMA TRANSIT’S SHUTTLEBUS MAKES GETTING THERE AND BACK FAST, EASY, FUN AND FREE! SHUTTLEBUS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FROM THREE FREE PARK AND RIDE LOCATIONS -GATEWAY CENTER (ON FAIR AVENUE IN FRONT OF OFFICE MAX), EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL ON TIETON DRIVE AND A NEW LOCATION -HOLY FAMILY
Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update
A citywide street repaving project that began in mid May and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from June 23rd through June 27th. The City is spending about $15 million dollars this year completing a “grind and overlay” project, which involves removing old and deteriorated asphalt and replacing
