MLK Jr. Park pool meeting rescheduled

The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th, has been canceled due to severe winter weather. The meeting is rescheduled for 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13th. The focus of this Wednesday’s meeting was to be a presentation and seeking public input for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park


YPD Accepting Community Academy Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the Yakima Police Department (YPD) Community Academy. The 12-week academy will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every Tuesday starting February 26th in the YPD Training Room, 207 South 3rd Street. The academy, which is held in a classroom setting, is designed to give community members a


Input sought for MLK Jr. Park pool feasibility study

The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission will seek community input for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park pool feasibility study during its regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, February 13th. The City of Yakima has hired the consulting firm Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct the feasibility study. Miklos Valdez from that firm will make


Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) has issued a winter storm warning for the Yakima area. It is in effect today, Monday, February 4th, through 4:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5th. The NWS issued the warning at 9:14 am today, and it anticipates total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches due to a low pressure