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Sewer Main Extension to Impact Fair Avenue

A project to extend a public sewer main will close a section of Fair Avenue next week. Fair Avenue will be closed between Tennant Lane and Lindy Lane from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, Monday through Friday, April 24th-28th. Drivers are reminded the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones within the City

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Earth Day Fair

Click the following for a Yakima Earth Day 2023 Planning Committee news release about the Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 am to 2 pm at Kissel Park, 3000 West Mead Avenue – Yakima Parks and Recreation is one of the sponsors for this year’s event.

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Yakima City Council April 18th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18th. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the April 18th Council meeting – Yakima City Council (yakimawa.gov) The April 18th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum

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Lions Pool to Close for Improvements

Lions Pool, the City of Yakima’s indoor aquatics facility, will close temporarily from May 1st through June 18th for improvements. Work will include construction and installation of a new air handling and dehumidification system. When work is finished and the pool is ready to be re-opened, the City will provide notice using its various communications

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Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint people to serve on the governing bodies of those organizations. More about the volunteer opportunities: Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee can be

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Yakima City Council April 18th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. Agenda items for the April 18th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire April 18th meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street. Live public

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Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on N. 16th Ave

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 16th Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Garfield Avenue on Monday and Tuesday, April 17th and 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 directions in the project

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DAY News Release – Downtown Yakima Survey

Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY), with support from Washington Main Street, is spearheading efforts to support businesses and advance Downtown Yakima revitalization goals. The community’s input is crucial to achieving these goals, which is why we are launching a survey to gather feedback about business and development opportunities that could help make Downtown Yakima an

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Project to Impact Section of North 16th Avenue

A stormwater manhole project will impact traffic on North 16th Avenue Thursday morning, April 13th, between Cherry Avenue and Jerome Avenue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on that section of North 16th Avenue during scheduled project work hours of 6:00 am and 12:00 pm. Drivers are reminded that the speed

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