Yard Waste Collection Extended to Dec. 12th

The City of Yakima is extending its yard waste collection service through Monday, December 12th. The service was originally scheduled to end today, Wednesday, November 30th. “Due to the unusual warmer weather this year, much of the foliage has yet to drop,” said Public Works Director Scott Schafer. “As a result, we are extending the … Continued

Downtown Parade Ushers in the Holiday Season

The holiday season in Yakima again kicks off this year with the Holiday Lighted Parade at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 4th. The procession begins at 6th Avenue and continues down Yakima Avenue to 3rd Street, ending at 3rd and Walnut Street. No on-street parking will be allowed along the parade route from 4:00 pm … Continued

Councilmember Byers Hosts Community Forum on Thursday, Dec. 1st

Yakima City Councilmember Patricia Byers will host a community forum this Thursday, December 1st. It will be 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Chuck Austin Place, 1630 South 16th Avenue, in the facility’s Flex Room. “The forum will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and provide feedback,” said Byers. “It will give … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on S. 1st Street

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Pine Street and Walnut Street from Tuesday, November 29th, through Friday, December 2nd. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can expect water … Continued

City of Yakima Plans Closures for Thanksgiving

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24th and 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Yakima Municipal Court as well as business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. In addition, the … Continued

Community Christmas Tree Arrives Nov. 22nd

Preparations are under way for the arrival of Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree on Tuesday, November 22nd. The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) crew in partnership with the City of Yakima Public Works Division and Russell Crane will secure a tree provided by a Yakima area residence, move the tree to Millennium Plaza, and place the … Continued

Clean City Program Reports Progress for Q3 2022

Abating/cleaning 726 incidents of graffiti, clearing over 47 tons of garbage and removing 286 grocery carts are some of the City of Yakima Clean City Program activities during the third quarter of 2022. The Yakima City Council received an update in its agenda packet for the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Click Coversheet (novusagenda.com) … Continued

Yakima City Council Approves 2023-24 Budget

The Yakima City Council approved the City’s 2023-24 biennial budget during its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, November 15th. The budget calls for $269,819,797 in total spending in 2023, including $73,349,628 for the General Fund. In 2024, the budget calls for $251,222,577 in total spending, including $75,106,942 for the General Fund. The 2023-24 budget: Final … Continued

Yakima City Council Nov. 15th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15th. Action taken by the Council included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the November 15th Council meeting – Yakima City Council (yakimawa.gov) The November 15th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel … Continued

Water Line Work to Restrict Traffic on South 1st Street

Water line work will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Spruce Street and Walnut Street from Thursday, November 17th, through Friday, November 18th. Work on the project will begin at around 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm both days. City of Yakima water customers in the project area can expect water … Continued