Toys for Tots Drive Underway at Harman Center

A Toys for Tots Drive is now underway at the City of Yakima Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Avenue. The Harman Center is accepting toys through Monday, December 14th. “We are asking for donations of new, unwrapped toys to benefit the Toys for Tots program,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. The Harman Center participates


City of Yakima Drinking Water Promotion Underway

Using a wide-range of communication tools, the City of Yakima is promoting its award-winning drinking water. Two weeks ago the City launched a drinking water campaign on its website at https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/points-of-interest/city-of-yakima-drinking-water/ The water campaign link is also highlighted at the top of the City website. The City’s Community Relations Office also posts #WaterWednesday features on


Public Invited to Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update Open House

The City of Yakima invites the community to attend a virtual open house for its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Update. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, November 12th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. To participate, register as an attendee with your name and e-mail address at https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSYuth1SQZyNw3a8O_Jizw Registered attendees will


Yakima City Council November 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Monday, November 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Extending a Mayoral Proclamation declaring emergency order due to COVID-19 Receiving an introductory overview of Property Tax Valuation and Levy Process from Yakima County Assessor Dave Cook Holding the first public hearing


Yakima City Council Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

During its regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 2nd, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, December 1st. The declaration enables the City to potentially be eligible for state and federal assistance needed to meet costs associated with the COVID-19 emergency and to make purchases


Windows Alive! Artists Featured in New Series

Artists with works in the current Windows Alive! exhibit are featured in a new video series produced by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office. The interviews, conducted in front of each artist’s window display, provide the artists opportunities to share briefly on camera about their art and inspiration. The videos are available on the


Public Invited to Pedestrian Master Plan Kick-Off Meeting

The City of Yakima invites the community to attend a kick-off meeting for its new Pedestrian Master Plan. The meeting will be conducted by the City of Yakima Bike and Pedestrian Committee via Zoom at 5:30 pm on Thursday, November 5th. To participate, register as an attendee with your name and e-mail address at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9HbreLjdSPmX2C7eke-LwQ


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Community Review Board and Community Integration Committee (youth) each have one available position.  The Board of Appeals and Henry Beauchamp Advisory Committee each currently have two available openings.  The Yakima Housing Authority has one term expiring