City Offers Assistance to Register Utility Accounts Online

The City of Yakima Utility Services Division is offering free one-on-one assistance in person to help residents register their City water, sewer, garbage and irrigation accounts online. The benefit of online payment is it allows City utility customers to manage their accounts at their convenience without coming to Yakima City Hall, which is closed to


Alaska Airlines Resumes Second Daily Flight between Yakima and Seattle

Beginning this week, Alaska Airlines is resuming a second flight between Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The second flight is thanks to an increase in passengers at YKM and it also provides additional travel flexibility from Yakima. “The ability to increase daily service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport indicates a strong


Yakima City Council August 4th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 4th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues


Yakima Parks Offering Drive-in Movies

Yakima Parks and Recreation is offering the community three opportunities for free drive-in movies during the month of August. Movies will be shown at the Gateway Complex at Kiwanis Park. Showtime each night will be approximately 8:30 pm. The schedule is as follows: Sonic the Hedgehog, Saturday, August 8th Aladdin, Saturday, August 15th Rudy, Saturday,


City Seeks Input for Housing Action Plan

The City of Yakima is seeking the community’s input on housing needs through a survey in English and Spanish. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (HAP). The survey will assist the City in creating the plan. “Help us develop a great plan


Parks and Recreation Unveils “Bearable Adventure”

A community outreach of hope and support during the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of Yakima Parks and Recreation’s new “Bearable Adventure” initiative. “Bearable Adventure” calls for Yakima residents to place a teddy bear in a window as a symbol of comfort. Yakima residents are encouraged to get outdoors and, while practicing social distancing, search


Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 21st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Receiving the 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Report Approving an ordinance creating a policy for the display of flags at City Hall and other City of Yakima properties The July 21st Yakima City


Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 21st, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 21st regular meeting include A COVID-19 update Direction from Council regarding City Manager negotiations 2020 Second Quarter financial report The following precautions are