The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week, March 2-7, for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include dusting fixtures, cleaning window blinds, carpet cleaning and pressure-washing the kitchen, Richards said. The
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City Yard Waste Collection Begins March 1st
Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Sunday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Communications & Public Affairs Director Randy
City Seeks Letters of Interest for WFCC, Harman Center Operations
The City of Yakima is considering engaging organizations to manage and operate Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) beginning July 2026 and Harman Center beginning in 2027. Before initiating a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), the City invites organizations to submit Letters of Interest. Submitting a letter does not obligate organizations to submit a proposal, nor does it obligate the City to award a contract. Following are Request for Interest (RFI) documents outlining information needed from organizations submitting letters of interest for managing/operating
Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 18th Street
Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 18th Street between Viola Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard from Monday, February 23rd, through Friday, February 27th. Work will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction in the project area. Due to heavy traffic volumes on South 18th Street, drivers can expect delays. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until the work is completed. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and proceed cautiously
Review of Feb. 17th, 2026, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17th. Actions during the meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14583?channel=2 The Feb. 17th Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00 pm today, Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Council meetings can also be viewed on the City of Yakima YouTube channel, City
Yakima City Council Feb. 17th, 2026, Regular Meeting Preview
Yakima City Council has a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 17th, at 5:30 pm. Some of the agenda items for the February 17th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire February 17th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail notification when agendas are published for upcoming meetings. The February 17th meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at
City Closures Planned for Presidents Day
City of Yakima facilities will be closed Monday, February 16th, for Presidents Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Municipal Court will be closed. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday.
Review of Feb. 3rd, 2026, Yakima City Council Meeting
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd. Actions during the meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14565?channel=2 The Feb. 3rd Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00 pm today, Wednesday, Feb. 4th. Council meetings can also be viewed on the City of Yakima
Feb 2026 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the February 2026 Issues Brief – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Yakima City Council Feb. 3rd, 2026, Regular Meeting Preview
Yakima City Council has a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 5:30 pm. Some of the agenda items for the February 3rd regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire February 3rd meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail notification when agendas are published for upcoming meetings. The February 3rd meeting will be held via Zoom and
