Latest Posts


Intersection of Nob Hill Blvd, 16th Ave to Close Overnight

An overnight closure of the Nob Hill Boulevard/16th Avenue intersection will be required for an ongoing street project. The intersection will close at 7:00 pm Thursday, August 16th, and re-open 6:00 am Friday, August 17th. The overnight closure was originally scheduled for Tuesday evening, but crews were unable to complete the required work due to

Read More...


Paws in the Pool at Franklin Pool on Sunday, Aug. 20th

Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the 17th annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 20th at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive. Yakima Parks and Recreation organizes the event for dogs and their owners each summer on the last day of

Read More...


Yakima City Council August 15th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. Agenda items for the August 15th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire August 15th meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street and via

Read More...


Water Line Work to Impact Traffic on Summitview Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Summitview Avenue between North 10th Avenue and North 8th Avenue starting on Monday, August 14th, and lasting through Friday August 18th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both

Read More...


Water Line Work to Close Portion of East Viola Avenue

Water line work will result in the closure of East Viola Avenue between South 12th Street and South 13th Street on Monday, August 7th. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Viola Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use alternate

Read More...


Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on Summitview Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Summitview Avenue between North 10th Avenue and North 8th Avenue starting on Monday, August 7th, and lasting through Friday August 11th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in

Read More...


Free Concerts, Movies Return to 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

Read More...


Yakima City Council August 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 2nd. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the August 2nd Council meeting – Yakima City Council 08-02-23 (yakimawa.gov) The August 2nd Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter

Read More...


Aug. 2023 Issues Brief

Click the following link for the August 2023 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.

Read More...


Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on Lincoln Avenue

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on Lincoln Avenue between North 16th Avenue and Clark Avenue on Wednesday, August 2nd, through Friday, August 4th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project

Read More...