Call to Artists for “Keep Yakima Beautiful” Project

Artists are invited to submit digital images of their work for consideration in a new project created by the City of Yakima Arts Commission. The call for Central Washington artists seeks submissions for a garbage receptacle art project. The theme of the subject matter is, “Keep Yakima Beautiful.” The project seeks art related to the … Continued

Yakima City Council Jan. 21st, 2025 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. Action during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 01-21-25   The Jan. 21st Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning … Continued

Yakima City Council January 21st, 2025 Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Agenda items for the Jan. 21st regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Jan. 21st meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail … Continued

City Holiday Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Many City of Yakima facilities will be closed Monday, January 20th, for Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Transit will not provide bus service Monday and the … Continued

Yakima City Council Jan. 7th, 2025 Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7th. Action during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 01-07-25 The Jan. 7th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at … Continued

Yakima City Council January 7th, 2025 Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Agenda items for the Jan. 7th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Jan. 7th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail … Continued

January 2025 Issues Brief

Click the following link for the January 2025 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.

Christmas Tree Disposal Options Available

With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer city residents an option for Christmas tree disposal. Residents can schedule an appointment with the City’s Refuse Division for tree pick up by calling 509-575-6005. The cost is $10.00 for trees up to 5 feet and $15.00 for trees greater than 5 feet. … Continued

Yakima Parks and Recreation Issues Winter/Spring 2025 Guide

April Pools Day (a free family swim activity), Egg Hunt/Candy Dash and free taekwondo classes at Washington Fruit Community Center are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2025 Winter/Spring Program Guide issued recently by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The 16-page guide – which also provides details about winter co-rec volleyball, Fisher … Continued