City of Yakima refuse customers will begin to notice a change in their garbage totes (cans) due to a recently-adopted state law that requires all totes to meet uniform color guidelines based on what gets put in them. For many years, residential garbage totes in Yakima have been brown. The new state law requires those
Month: June 2026
City of Yakima Opens 2027 Tourism Promotion Grant Applications
The City of Yakima is accepting applications for its 2027 Tourism Promotion Grant program from now through July 1st. The program is funded by hotel/motel lodging tax revenues and supports eligible projects that promote or develop tourism in Yakima. Funding is limited to qualified non-profit organizations and public agencies and must comply with Washington State
Broken Pipe Interrupts Irrigation Service to Portion of 308 System
A broken pipe has resulted in the temporary shutdown of part of an irrigation system that serves the area of town bordered by North 1st Street, North 8th Street, “I” Street, and Pine Street. The shutdown of a portion of what’s known as the “308 System” may also result in lower irrigation water pressures in
Excitement Growing for FIFA World Cup 2026 Family-Friendly Fan Zone in Yakima
In fewer than three weeks, FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Washington State and Yakima fans have a chance to be part of this historic event. Yakima is one of nine communities in Washington State designated as official FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone locations. Seattle will host six FIFA World Cup matches. Ten
