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Comprehensive Plan Open House, Pool Reopens, Traffic Impacts

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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The City of Yakima will host an open house for the draft Comprehensive Plan at the Harman Senior Center on Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. The plan is required under Washington State law to guide future development and infrastructure.

Franklin Pool will reopen for the 2026 season on Friday, June 19, after repairs to two leaks. The pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with entry fees of $4 for children 4-17, $5 for adults, and $23 for a family of six.

Road work continues on Naches Avenue and Lincoln Avenue through mid-July. The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic. A westbound lane on Lincoln Avenue between 4th and 5th streets will also face restrictions. Drivers are advised to expect delays during the work hours.

📄 Source: City of Yakima — https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/news/

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The City of Yakima will host an open house for the draft Comprehensive Plan at the Harman Senior Center on Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.“An open house regarding the rough draft of the City of Yakima’s Comprehensive Plan will take place at the Harman Senior Center (101 N. 65th Avenue) on Tuesday, June 23rd. The open house will begin at 4:00 pm.”
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Pizza and refreshments will be provided.“Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be provided to people who attend the open house.”
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The plan is required under Washington State law to guide future development and infrastructure.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Franklin Pool will reopen for the 2026 season on Friday, June 19, after repairs to two leaks.“Following the completion of repairs to fix two leaks, one in its main drain and the other in the deck area, Franklin Pool will open for the summer season on Friday, June 19th.”
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The pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.“For the 2026 season, Franklin Pool will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.”
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Entry fees are $4 for children 4-17, $5 for adults, and $23 for a family of six.“The cost for entry to Franklin Pool is $4.00 for kids aged 4 to 17, $5.00 for adults, $23.00 for a family of six (two… Source Source: https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/news/franklin-pool-to-open-friday/”
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Road work continues on Naches Avenue and Lincoln Avenue through mid-July.“A stormwater project will result in the temporary closure of a portion of the southbound lane of Naches Avenue and a portion of a westbound lane of Lincoln Avenue from June 17th through mid-July.”
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The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic.“The southbound lane of Naches Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed to through traffic while the work is underway.”
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A westbound lane on Lincoln Avenue between 4th and 5th streets will also face restrictions.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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Drivers are advised to expect delays during the work hours.“Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 32nd Avenue, drivers can expect delays.”