Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of 40th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, September 8th, for a project to replace a damaged traffic signal arm. Contractors and City of Yakima crews will be on site working on the project Wednesday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. During the project work hours, the traffic
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Yakima City Council Sept. 7th Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, September 7th, via Zoom. Agenda items for the September 7th regular meeting include: Holding a public hearing relating to the Transportation Benefit District Discussing the use of ARPA funds for behavioral health Receiving an affordable housing report Receiving an update on
MLK Jr. Park Spray Park Closes Early due to Water Line Leak
The spray park at the City of Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park is closed for the season due to a water line issue. “The water line feeding the spray park at MLK Jr. Park has a leak and we will need to close the spray park early by a few days,” said Parks and
City Council to Resume Remote Meetings
Yakima City Council meetings are returning to a remote, Zoom format due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Yakima County. Community members are able to watch the meetings live on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, via Zoom, and by livestream on the City website. “The City is adapting to the COVID-19 emergency as it
City of Yakima Labor Day Closures Planned
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday.
Yakima Transit Sets Public Hearing for Report to WSDOT
Yakima Transit is submitting its Six-Year Transit Development Plan and Annual Report to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). A public hearing on the report will be held next Tuesday, September 7th, at 5:30 pm via a Zoom conference call. To join the meeting, call (253) 215 8782 or (971) 247 1195. You may
DAY News Release: 2nd Street Parklet Improvements Begin
A partnership between the Public Works Department of Yakima and the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) is resulting in exciting upgrades and amenities to the parklet on North Second Street adjacent to Wheatland Park. The improvements – the results of planning by the DAY Design Committee and the envisioning of DAY Operations Manager, John O’Rourke
Water Project to Impact Traffic, Residents on South 18th Street
A project to replace the existing water main and water utility services will close a section of South 18th Street to thru traffic beginning Tuesday, August 31st. The project includes replacing an aging water line and water services along East Viola Avenue between South Fair Avenue and Rudkin Road. Total Site Services, Inc. of Richland
Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book Now Available
Yakima Transit has issued its new Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book. It shows City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. The Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book is available at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street; the City’s Public Works Administration Building, 2301 Fruitvale
Franklin Park Hosting Pickleball Tournament
The deadline is next Wednesday, September 1st, to register for the Applefest Pickleball Tournament at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Park. Registration information and tournament details are available at PickleballTournaments.com: Yakima 🍎 Applefest Pickleball Tournament at Franklin Park To date, more than 100 participants have registered for the tourney, which will be held from Thursday,
