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Yakima this week: Nile Rd Bridge Closure Effective Immediately

Monday, October 12, 2026

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Nile Road has been indefinitely closed at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding damage causing partial bridge failure.

Irrigation systems for residential and business customers will be shut off on October 15.

Yakima School District submitted a SEPA filing for a new elementary school replacement at 612 N 6th Ave with a 76,000 sq. ft. building and 90 parking stalls.

WSU Extension clarified that keeping feeders up in October does not prevent hummingbirds from migrating south.

Native writer Joey Clift will appear at YVC campuses in Yakima and Grandview, and an art market is planned at CWU in Ellensburg for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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Yakima this week: Nile Rd Bridge Closure Effective Immediately“Nile Rd Bridge Closure Effective Immediately”
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Road closure at Nile Rd at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding damage, effective immediately.“Road closure at Nile Rd at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding damage, effective immediately.”
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Nile Road has been indefinitely closed at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding damage causing partial bridge failure.“Nile Road has been indefinitely closed at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding on December 9, 2025, causing partial bridge failure.”
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Irrigation systems for residential and business customers will be shut off on October 15.“The City of Yakima's Water/Irrigation Division will shut off irrigation systems for residential and business customers on October 15.”
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Yakima School District submitted a SEPA filing for a new elementary school replacement at 612 N 6th Ave with a 76,000 sq. ft. building and 90 parking stalls.“Yakima School District submitted a SEPA filing for a new elementary school at 612 N 6th Ave, with 76,000 sq. ft. building and 90 parking stalls.”
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WSU Extension clarified that keeping feeders up in October does not prevent hummingbirds from migrating south.“WSU Extension clarifies that keeping feeders up in October won't stop hummingbirds from migrating south.”
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Native writer Joey Clift will appear at YVC campuses in Yakima and Grandview, and an art market is planned at CWU in Ellensburg for Indigenous Peoples' Day.“Native writer, director and comedian Joey Clift will appear at Yakima Valley College campuses in Yakima and Grandview for Indigenous Peoples' Day events. An art market is planned at Central Washington University in Ellensburg for Indigenous Peoples' Day.”

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Nile Rd Bridge Closure Effective Immediately
Road closure at Nile Rd at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding damage, effective immediately.
Nile Road has been indefinitely closed at Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to flooding on December 9, 2025, causing partial bridge failure.
The closure is effective immediately, as stated in a Yakima County Government Motorist Advisory dated October 5, 2026.

Irrigation Season Ends October 15
City Water/Irrigation Division shuts off systems after October 15; supervisor urges preparation.
The City of Yakima's Water/Irrigation Division will shut off irrigation systems for residential and business customers on October 15. Irrigation Supervisor Rich Sanislo said it is a good idea for people to prepare for the shutdown.
The division operates irrigation systems until October 15, after which they will remain off until spring. The announcement does not specify costs, completion dates, or other details about the shutdown process.

Garfield Elementary School Replacement Filed
Yakima School District submitted a SEPA filing for a new elementary school at 612 N 6th Ave, with 76,000 sq. ft. building and 90 parking stalls.
Yakima School District submitted a SEPA filing for the replacement of Garfield Elementary School at 612 N 6th Ave.
The proposed project includes demolition of the existing school and construction of a new 76,000-square-foot building in the R-1 zoning district.
Comments are due by October 22, 2026, and the filing was issued on October 8, 2026.

Hummingbird feeders do not stop migration
WSU Extension clarifies that keeping feeders up in October won't stop hummingbirds from migrating south.
WSU Extension Yakima published a fact sheet titled 'Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter' on October 8, 2026, debunking the myth that keeping feeders out in October will prevent hummingbirds from migrating south.

The fact sheet states that the claim is false, noting that hummingbirds naturally migrate as winter approaches regardless of feeder presence. The information was provided by Carol Barany, a Yakima Master Gardener.

Indigenous Peoples' Day events at YVC, CWU planned
Native writer Joey Clift to appear at YVC campuses in Yakima and Grandview, art market at CWU in Ellensburg.
Native writer, director and comedian Joey Clift will appear at Yakima Valley College campuses in Yakima and Grandview for Indigenous Peoples' Day events.

An art market is planned at Central Washington University in Ellensburg for Indigenous Peoples' Day.