The city of Yakima’s average unemployment rate for 2018 was a record-low 5.5 percent according to year-end figures released today, Wednesday, by the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department. The numbers, which are not seasonally adjusted, bested the previous record-low annual average unemployment rate of 5.9 percent set in 2017. This year marks just the

The public is invited to participate in the Harman Center’s first Valentine’s Blood Drive scheduled from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, February 15th. Appointments are now being scheduled for the blood drive. Call Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards at 575-6166 to make an appointment. “We’re encouraging the community to make a difference by

Drivers will find sections of some of the City’s streets temporarily closed Saturday, January 19th, for the 2019 Women’s March. It will begin at 12:00 pm on Saturday and is expected to conclude at 2:00 pm. The annual walk is organized by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima. It will begin at the church, 225

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, January 21st, in observance of 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

Drivers will find sections of some streets temporarily closed Monday, January 21st for the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March. The march will begin at 12:00 pm on Monday and is expected to conclude at 3:00 pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will be closed from North 5th Avenue to North 8th Street.

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 15th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing a feasibility study agreement for an outdoor community swimming pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Receiving a report from the Council Economic Development Committee. Receiving a presentation on community policing efforts. Authorizing the formation of

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the January 15th regular meeting include: Authorizing a feasibility study agreement for an outdoor community swimming pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Authorizing acceptance

New single-family construction in the City of Yakima rose by more than 50 percent last year. That is among building permit statistics for the City in 2018 compared to 2017. There were 144 new single-family homes permitted in Yakima during 2018, with a combined estimated valuation of $34,254,140. In 2017, there were 90 permits issued

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 8th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation. Announcing a special meeting from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 30th at the Yakima Convention Center regarding a forum on H2A worker housing issues. Receiving Council