The City of Yakima recently completed a federally funded project providing pedestrian safety improvements at multiple intersections by installing new signal controllers and conflict monitors allowing signal timing adjustments to increase pedestrian safety. The signal timing adjustment is called Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI). The Federal Highway Administration notes that LPI adjustments will: Here’s how it
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Review of Oct. 21st, 2025, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21st. Actions during the Oct. 21st regular meeting agenda included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14429?channel=2 The Oct. 21st Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00
Tree Trimming Projects to Impact Traffic
Sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 6th Street will have traffic restrictions tomorrow, Wednesday, due to tree trimming projects: Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones, look out for workers and follow posted speed limits. As always, the schedule for this
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The following boards have vacancies or upcoming term expirations: More about the volunteer opportunities: Some commissions require a supplemental application or resume to be submitted. Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of each committee and the application
Yakima City Council Oct. 21st Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. Some of the agenda items for the Oct. 21st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Oct. 21st meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up
Crosswalk Update Requires Temporary Traffic Impacts at 64th and Tieton
The intersection of 64th Avenue and Tieton Avenue will have temporary traffic restrictions on Monday, Oct. 20th, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. During that timeframe, left and right turns onto 64th from Tieton will be unavailable due to crosswalk updates planned in the area. City of Yakima crews will widen the crosswalk at the
Public Hearings Announced for 2026 Mid-Biennial Budget
The Yakima City Council will have three public hearings for the preliminary 2026 mid-biennial budget: Hearings will be held at City Hall and via Zoom The purpose of the public hearings is to accept input, comments, and/or questions from community members and other affected parties regarding the preliminary mid-biennial budget. The 2026 preliminary mid-biennial budget
Tree Pruning Requires Naches Avenue Lane Closure
The northbound lane of Naches Avenue between Yakima Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed Thursday, October 16th, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. UPDATE: The project is extended to Friday, October 17th, with the lane closure again in place from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm A temporary lane closure is needed
Sidewalk Replacement to Affect Traffic on Lincoln Avenue
One lane of Lincoln Avenue between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning this afternoon, October 14th, at 3:00 pm through noon tomorrow while a sidewalk replacement project is underway. Access will be maintained to properties in the project areas. Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones, look out
Overnight Closure for Fruitvale/River Rd Roundabout
The roundabout at Fruitvale Boulevard/River Road/34th Avenue intersection will close overnight on Wednesday, October 15th, starting at 7 pm. It is scheduled to re-open Thursday at 6:00 am. Detours will be posted. The temporary closure is needed so crews can install permanent inset pavement markings for the roundabout, which opened on August 29th. For more
