A project that began just over a year ago to remove and replace Nelson Dam reaches a milestone this week with the removal of a fish ladder. The fish ladder removal will be Wednesday through Friday, August 10th-12th, marking the conclusion of demolition on the project. As always, the schedule for this type of project
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Aug. 2022 Issues Brief e-Newsletter
Click the following link for the August 2022 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
City Seeks Proposals for Community Partnership Development Services
The City of Yakima seeks proposals from qualified non-profit firms, developers or individuals for the opportunity to enter into an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded partnership with the City for Community Partnership Development Services. The City has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking non-profit partners to create grant proposals that meet varying community
Pavement Markings Project to Impact Yakima Avenue
A pavement markings painting project will impact traffic on a section of Yakima Avenue for most of each morning on Monday, August 8th, and Tuesday, August 9th. As a result of the project, Yakima Avenue will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 7th Avenue to 8th Street during scheduled project work hours of 5:00
Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact Yakima Avenue and 1st Avenue
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of Yakima Avenue and 1st Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, August 3rd. 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
Work on Nelson Dam Project to Result in Temporary Road Closures
Work continues on the Nelson Dam removal and replacement project and will result in temporary road closures over the next few weeks. Work scheduled to continue the next four weeks includes pouring concrete for a new fish screen structure. The work requires temporary closure of South Naches Road at Powerhouse Road. This closure is on
Yakima City Council August 1st Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, August 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Issuing a National Night Out proclamation Requesting an updated report on plans for restoring the City-owned Millennium Plaza Directing staff and the Yakima Arts Commission to study and prepare background information on the formation of a “Creative
Yakima City Council August 1st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 1st, 2022. The first regular meeting of August is being held on Monday due to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd, including activities planned by Yakima Police Department (YPD). Call YPD Community Services at 509-575-6197 for information. Agenda items
Street/Stormwater Project to Impact 64th Avenue
A section of 64th Avenue will be closed to traffic next Monday and Tuesday, August 1st and 2nd, for a street/stormwater project. The project will close 64th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Detour routes will be in place. The work is continuation
Stormwater Project to Impact 64th Avenue
A section of 64th Avenue will be reduced to one lane each direction tomorrow morning, Thursday, July 28th, for a stormwater manhole repair project. The project will impact traffic on 64th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Flaggers will be in place to
