Students in the Yakima School District and West Valley School District return to classes this Wednesday, August 24th. The City of Yakima encourages drivers and pedestrians to keep safety in mind. “We recognize this is a busy and exciting time with children starting a new school year,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler.
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Stormwater Project to Close Powerhouse Road
A section of Powerhouse Road will be closed Tuesday, August 23rd, for a stormwater manhole project. The project will close Powerhouse Road from Englewood Avenue to 26th Avenue during scheduled work hours of 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. Flaggers and signs will be in place to assist drivers with detours. Drivers are reminded that the
Lions Pool Re-Opens August 22nd
Lions Pool re-opens next Monday, August 22nd, after a nearly two-month closure due to a mechanical issue with the pool’s main pump. The pool will open for its regularly scheduled hours of operation as of Monday. “We have received the pump and motor and will be back to full operation on Monday,” said Parks &
Yakima City Council August 16th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16th. Action taken by the Council included: Appointing Kristie Holstein to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Presenting an Apple Award for Joey Wallberg Authorizing the mayor to sign on to letter Welcoming Refugees in FY 2023 Receiving an update on the 2022 Capital Improvement
Clean City Program Reports Progress in First Half of 2022
Abating/cleaning 2,239 incidents of graffiti, clearing over 87 tons of garbage and removing 803 grocery carts are some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities during the first six months of 2022. The Yakima City Council received a report on the program in its agenda packet for the August 16th meeting. Click Coversheet
Harman Center Closing Early due to Air Conditioning Issue
The City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park will close at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-20, due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. The City is currently addressing the repair to the air conditioning unit. “Due to the lack of air conditioning and high temperatures we are canceling all
Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact Yakima Avenue and 3rd Avenue
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of Yakima Avenue and 3rd Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th. 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
Paws in the Pool at Franklin Pool on Sunday, Aug. 21st
Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the 16th annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 21st 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
Volunteer Opportunities on Sustainable Yakima Committee
The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the recently-created Sustainable Yakima Committee to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The application deadline is September 30th. The committee is comprised of seven (7) members, including one youth member between the ages of 16 and 22. There shall be a preference, but
Youth Opportunity on Sustainable Yakima Committee
The 2022-23 school year will soon begin and Yakima County youths ages 16 to 22 are invited to join another beginning, the City of Yakima’s Sustainable Yakima Committee. The Yakima City Council seeks volunteers to apply for appointment to the new Sustainable Yakima Committee. The committee is comprised of seven members. One will be a
