Community Christmas Tree Arrives November 25th

Preparations are under way for the arrival of Yakima’s Community Christmas Tree on Tuesday, November 25th.  “The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) crew in partnership with the City of Yakima Public Works Division would like to thank our partners Russell Crane and Carrell Crane & Heavy Hauling, Inc. for generously donating their services to our


Review of Nov. 18th, 2025, Yakima City Council Meeting

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18th.  Actions during the Nov. 18th regular meeting agenda included:  Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14464?channel=2  The Nov. 18th Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00


Road Work to Require Lane Closures on First Street

Drivers will experience intermittent lane closures on First Street between Walnut Street and Pacific Avenue from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21.  Intermittent lane closures are required while City of Yakima crews work on filling cracks in the roadway.    Traffic delays in the project area are likely to occur.  Drivers should


City Plans Closures for Veterans Day

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices.  Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. The City of Yakima Municipal Court will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The Harman


Downtown Parade to Honor Veterans

The Yakima community will honor its veterans and all U.S. military veterans by staging the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Yakima on Tuesday, November 11th.   The parade is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 379.  The parade will begin at 10:45 am at the intersection of Yakima Avenue and 6th


Search is on for Community Christmas Tree

The City of Yakima and Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) are seeking nominations for this year’s Community Christmas Tree. Residents are invited to nominate evergreen trees from their property to become the centerpiece of the holiday festivities in downtown Yakima.  Eligible trees should be well-shaped evergreens, standing 15 to 25 feet tall, with easy access


Review of Nov. 3rd, 2025, Yakima City Council Meeting 

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 3rd.  Actions during the Nov. 3rd regular meeting agenda included:  Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/14440?channel=2  The Nov. 3rd Yakima City Council meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at 7:00