A project to grind and overlay the intersection of 17th Avenue and Summitview Avenue will impact traffic much of tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28th. During the project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection. There will be no lane reductions for westbound traffic. Flaggers … Continued
Lions Pool, the City of Yakima’s indoor aquatics facility, is closed temporarily due to a mechanical issue with the pool’s main pump. Repairs will be completed as quickly as possible. It is estimated the pool could be closed for a week, though, it is not known exactly how long it will take to complete repairs. … Continued
The City of Yakima Streets Division will begin its annual chip sealing program on Thursday, July 7th. The project consists of Nob Hill Boulevard and Washington Avenue between 64th Avenue and 75th Avenue. The City will have flaggers on site to help drivers access their homes and businesses and also assist emergency vehicles through the … Continued
Asphalt repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 16th Avenue and Cornell Avenue starting Monday, June 27th,through Friday July 1st. 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 area. Due … Continued
Pets provide comfort and companionship, but as the weather warms your vehicle can be unsafe or even deadly for them. Hundreds of pets die around the country each year from being left in vehicles in dangerous temperatures. Summer officially began Tuesday, June 21st, and temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees by this weekend. Summer … Continued
An emergency stormwater manhole cover replacement project will impact traffic Thursday morning, June 23rd, at the intersection of South 72nd Avenue and Midvale Avenue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection during scheduled project work hours of 6:00 am and 11:00 am. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit … Continued
Action taken by the Council included: Designating “Yakima Convention and Event Center” as the new name of the City of Yakima building at 10 North 8th Street previously known as the “Yakima Convention Center.” Authorizing a contract with People for People for $213,181 of CDBG-CV2 funds to support the Meals on Wheels senior meal and … Continued
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of 3rd Street and Yakima Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22nd. Crews will be upgrading the traffic signal heads at the intersection from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm this Wednesday. The traffic signal will not be in operation during the work hours. Traffic will be restricted to one … Continued
The Yakima City Council is seeking City residents between the ages of 16 and 22 to volunteer as members of the Community Integration Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission and Sustainable Yakima Committee. There are two positions available on Community Integration and Parks & Recreation and one position available on the Sustainable Yakima Committee. The youth … Continued
El Concejo Municipal de Yakima busca residentes de la Ciudad entre los 16 y 22 años para ofrecerse de voluntarios como miembros del Comité de Integración Comunitaria, la Comisión de Parques y Recreación y el Comité Yakima Sostenible. Hay dos puestos disponibles en el Comité de Integración Comunitaria y Parques y Recreación y un puesto … Continued
