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Free Concerts, Movies Return to Yakima Parks

City of Yakima parks will be alive with the sound of music and movies during three different series this summer. “The idea is to encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the free concerts and films outdoors,” said Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “The community is invited to relax and listen

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Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact Yakima Avenue and Naches Avenue

A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Naches Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, July 6th. 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

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Water Service Repairs to Restrict Traffic on South 16th Avenue

Water service repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 16th Avenue between Bonnie Doon Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard from Wednesday, July 6th through Friday, July 8th. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the

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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 couple of weeks. Work scheduled to continue the next two weeks includes pouring concrete for a new fish screen structure. The work requires temporary closure of South Naches Road at Powerhouse Road. This closure will

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Yakima City Council July 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. Agenda items for the July 5th regular meeting include: City of Yakima delegation trip to Washington D.C. Authorizing an agreement with Joe Park Construction, LLC for the City of Yakima Police Department Services Division office construction project Amending

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Tree Removal to Close Section of 5th Avenue

A tree removal project will require closing a section of 5th Avenue next Tuesday, July 5th. From 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, 5th Avenue will be closed between D Street and Cherry Avenue for the tree removal. Access will be maintained as much as possible to homes and businesses in the project area. Flaggers will

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Road Closures Planned for Downtown Yakima Mile

A section of Yakima Avenue will be closed Saturday evening, July 2nd, for the Downtown Yakima Mile event. Yakima Avenue will be closed between North 11th Avenue and South 3rd Street during the Downtown Yakima Mile, which is scheduled for 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Flaggers will be on site to assist drivers. A total

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City of Yakima Closures for July 4th Holiday

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Law and Justice Center and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima

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Yakima Transit Offers Free Shuttle to 4th of July Celebration

Free shuttle bus service to and from the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park this Monday will be provided once again by Yakima Transit.  Shuttle buses will operate continuously every 15 to 20 minutes from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and Ride lots:

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Project to Impact Traffic at 18th Avenue and Summitview Avenue

A project to grind and overlay the intersection of 18th Avenue and Summitview Avenue will impact traffic much of tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th. During the project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection. In addition, 18th Avenue will be closed to traffic from

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