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  • The Capitol Theatre, Art in the Heart of Yakima.

  • Drop by the Yakima Visitors Center

  • The award winning Yakima Convention Center

  • Yakima is filled with award winning parks such as Kissel Park, pictured here.

  • Work is continuing on Kiwanis Park through the winter.

  • Children and adults alike enjoy the fountains at Miller Park

  • Yakima is home to The Beautiful Yakima Area Arboretum

  • Children love playing in Yakima's beautiful parks.

  • The Yakima Fire Department is looking for volunteers!

City News

May 2012 Issues Brief


Articles: Sponsors Step Up To Help Save Outdoor Summer Cinema Series, Two Key Management Roles Filled By Experienced Staff

Tony O’Rourke Signs Contract to Become Yakima City Manager


Tony O’Rourke has signed a two-year contract to serve as Yakima city manager and plans to begin his tenure in early July. O’Rourke and Mayor Micah Cawley met at Yakima City Hall this morning to formally sign the agreement. O’Rourke and his wife Suzy arrived in Yakima Thursday night and plan to spend the next few days house hunting and getting more familiar with the area.

Lincoln Avenue Underpass Open To Traffic


While some work still remains to be completed on the Lincoln Avenue underpass, the roadway that now passes beneath BNSF railroad tracks was opened to traffic earlier today. A dedication ceremony for the new underpass, which will include officials from various state and federal agencies that provided funding for the project, will take place later this month.

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