They've been busy arresting drunk drivers this year. In fact a recent report shows officers have arrested 174 drivers under the influence so far this year.
The Yakima City Council wants to share the cost of parades and big events downtown but it did not take action on a proposed policy during the council meeting on Tuesday night. Currently the city pays for security and traffic management for all approved events, but under a new proposal those costs would now be shared or paid in full by the event organizers not the city. Cit...
OLYMPIA – Transportation workers, along with all roadway and utility workers, ask drivers to remember one rule when they see those bright orange signs and cones: just slow down.
It’s that simple.
As weather heats up, more orange cones and signs appear and drivers will see additional highway construction and maintenance work...
UNION GAP, Wash.-- Drivers who use First Street in Yakima and Union Gap can expect to see more police patrols along the roadway.
It is part of a two year project to improve safety along the busy corridor.
About $400,000 of state grant money will pay for the project...
The MLK Underpass project is now underway. If you travel downtown you will run into a detour onto Yakima Ave from MLK. The 10.6 Million dollar project once complete will send MLK blvd below the railroad tracks near North First street.
These traffic revisions will be in effect until late summer or early fall of 2014...
The city of Yakima is collaborating with the State Traffic Safety Commission to make Yakima roads safer. Mayor Micah Cawley says the city is receiving upwards of $200,000 in state grant money to make changes to problem areas in the city...
The streets of Toppenish are slated to receive over $2 million worth of improvements. News partner KIMA Action News reports the goal is to improve safety, visibility and accessibility. The first phase of work will be centered around Dayton Avenue and Beech Street...