Fall 2019 Bus Book Now Available

Yakima Transit has issued its new Fall 2019 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. Schedules in the bilingual Fall 2019 Bus Book are in effect through January 6th, 2020. The new schedule also features information about special bus


Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field to Host Air Force Military Exercise

Beginning Sunday, September 8th, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field will host Mobility Guardian, a nearly three-week military exercise. The exercise will continue through Saturday, September 28th. During its meeting on August 20th, the Yakima City Council approved a lease with the U.S. Air Force for the Mobility Guardian exercise. The Air Mobility Command’s exercise, which will


Deadline Approaching for Sunfair Parade Entries

Plans are underway for the 58th annual Sunfair Parade on Saturday, September 21st. More than 100 entries are anticipated for this year’s parade, said Brian Campfield, president of the Yakima Sunfair Festival Association. “We’ll accept up to 125 applications,” Campfield said. “The drop-dead deadline for entry applications is September 10th. The Sunfair Parade route is


City of Yakima Labor Day Closures Planned

Most of the City of Yakima’s services and facilities will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2nd. That includes City Hall, Public Works, Y-PAC, 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


Yakima City Council August 20th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 20th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a presentation on the Henry Beauchamp Community Center history. Authorizing an airport use agreement with the United States Air Force to lease property in support of the 2019 Mobility Guardian military exercise. Approving a letter of