The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1st. Actions during the July 1st regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 07-01-25 The July 1st Yakima City Council study session airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel
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Clean City Program Reports Progress in 2025
Responding to 1,900 graffiti incidents, contacting 1,200 individuals experiencing homelessness and clearing more than 83 tons of garbage were some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities during the first six months of 2025. Yakima City Council received a year-to-date update on the program during its meeting on Tuesday, July 1st. The City
Project Requires Lane Closures on N. 40th Avenue
North 40th Avenue will be one lane each way tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 2nd, between Englewood Avenue and Richey Road. Lane closures are required to replace a sewer manhole. Lane closures will be in effect Wednesday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the project, traffic delays in the area are likely to occur. Drivers
July 2025 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the July 2025 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is the City of Yakima’s official e-newsletter. It is published monthly by the City’s Community Relations Office.
Free Summer Concerts, Movies at Yakima Parks
City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen
Water Service Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue
Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Tahoma Avenue and West Pierce Street Tuesday, July 1st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on
Project Requires Lane Closures on Tieton Drive
Tieton Drive will be one lane each way tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 1st, between South 65th Avenue and Pickens Road. Lane closures are required to replace a sewer manhole at the intersection of South 66th Avenue and Tieton Drive. Lane closures will be in effect Tuesday from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. During the project,
City of Yakima Closures for July 4th
Many City of Yakima facilities will be closed this Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. This includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Washington Fruit Community Center, Law and Justice Center, Lions Pool and Parks and Recreation offices. Franklin Pool and the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park will
Yakima City Council July 1st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting beginning at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the July 1st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire July 1st meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to
Phase 2 Begins for 72nd and Washington Roundabout Construction
The second of four phases to construct a roundabout at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue begins Monday, June 30th. This will require closing the west side of the intersection at South 72nd Avenue and West Washington Avenue. Access will be maintained to properties in the project area. Traffic delays in the project
