Daylight Saving Time will officially end at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 4th. Clocks are set back one hour and many people set their clocks to “fall back” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, November 3rd. When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department suggests also testing smoke

Costumed trick-or-treaters will take to the streets of Yakima for an evening of fun and candy on Wednesday, October 31st. Safety tips suggested by the Washington State Department of Health to help ensure your Halloween is a treat include: Replacing burned-out porch lights. Handing out healthier treats such as individual packages of raisins, trail mix,

The City of Yakima’s Harman Center, located at 101 North 65th Avenue, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 3rd. “The vendors are excited. It should be a really fun event,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards.  As many as 55 vendors are expected to be on

The golfing season is rapidly coming to a close at the City of Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course. “The last day the course will be open for play will be Tuesday, October 30th,” said Recreation Supervisor Tami Andringa. The course is located at 823 South 40th Avenue, across from Eisenhower High School. The typical hours

The City of Yakima is offering leaf disposal options for residents. “People can give us a call and we’ll do what we can to help them do the right thing with their leaves,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi.  The City of Yakima’s Refuse Division offers yard waste collection through November 30th. For $16.30 per

A class on “Outsmarting Scammers” will be presented at 10:00 am this Wednesday, October 24th, at the City of Yakima’s Harman Center, 101 North 65th Avenue. The one-hour class will be taught by the Yakima Police Department. “It will discuss steps you can take now to help protect yourself and others,” said Recreation Program Supervisor

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 16th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Presenting a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. Approving the top four priorities from the Public Safety Forums. Granting the Nob Hill Water Association a domestic water franchise. Agreeing to the Yakima Greenway Foundation’s request for a Study

Water service line repairs will result in traffic restrictions on South 3rd Avenue between Logan Avenue and Mead Avenue from Wednesday, October 17th through Friday, October 19th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the

A large tree trimming project will restrict traffic on a section of Washington Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17th. Two lanes will be closed and traffic will be limited to one lane eastbound and westbound on Washington Avenue from 24th Avenue to 28th Avenue. The restriction is from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October

Schedule changes for Yakima Transit’s Route 8 will take effect on Monday, October 22nd. “We are changing the schedule to better serve our passengers,” said Yakima Transit Manager Alvie Maxey. Changes in Route 8’s schedule can be found at https://yakimatransit.org/new-changes-to-route-8/ Route 8 began service earlier this year, incorporating areas within the City of Yakima previously