The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions: Board of Appeals currently has two available openings. Bike/Pedestrian Committee has one vacancy and two upcoming term expirations at the end of 2022. Community Integration Committee has two openings and one youth opening. Parks and Recreation Commission
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Acceleration Lane Project to Impact S. 48th Ave, W. Washington Ave
A project to improve traffic flow at the intersection of West Washington Avenue and South 48th Avenue will require lane closures on Thursday, October 13th. S. 48th Avenue will be closed to southbound traffic just north of W. Washington Avenue. W. Washington Avenue will be one lane each way in the area of the intersection,
New Windows Alive! Exhibit Available
The new Windows Alive! art exhibit is now on display in Downtown Yakima. It can be seen along the northside of Yakima Avenue between Hotel Maison and 3rd Street. The artists’ brief bios, complete statements and a sample of their respective works can be found at https://windowsalive.com/ Following are the Central Washington artists selected for
Yakima Irrigation Season Ends October 14th
Friday, October 14th marks the end of another irrigation season for the vast majority of the residential and business customers served by the City of Yakima’s irrigation system. That’s the day the system operated by the City’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off until next spring. The few other irrigation systems in the area that
Asphalt Repair Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue
Asphalt repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between Queen Avenue and South 10th Avenue on Friday, October 7th. 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 the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
Asphalt Project to Impact Traffic on South 1st Street
A section of South 1st Street will be one lane each direction tomorrow, Friday, October 7th, for an asphalt grinding project. South 1st Street will be one lane each way between East King Street and Russell Lane during scheduled project work hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Access will be maintained for businesses and
Oct. 2022 Issues Brief e-newsletter
Click the following link for the City of Yakima’s October 2022 Issues Brief e-newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Yakima Health District News Release: Building Resilient Inclusive Communities Funding Enhances Safe Crossing in Yakima County
The City of Yakima was awarded a $10,000 Building Resilient Inclusive Communities (BRIC) grant to install a Solar Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) for pedestrian crossing at Fair Ave. and Race St. The grant was administered by the Yakima Health District. Click the following link for a Yakima Health District news release about the BRIC
Yakima City Council Oct. 4th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 4th. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation Amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 2.24.010 Longevity Plan (non-represented employees) Receiving a presentation regarding preliminary study results for fees related to land use, building permits and fire inspections.
Water line Work to Restrict Traffic on N. 16th Avenue
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on North 16th Avenue between Madison Avenue and Hathaway Street on Thursday, October 6th. Work on the project will begin at 5:00 am and last until 3:30 pm. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes
