Yakima City Council to Hold First Budget Sessions for 2018

The Yakima City Council will conduct four study sessions over the next two weeks to begin discussions for the 2018 budget. The sessions are 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 10th; Thursday, October 12th; Tuesday, October 17th; and Thursday, October 19th. Each will be held in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North Second Street.


Foro Comunitario Sobre Asuntos de Seguridad Pública

Un foro comunitario se llevara a cabo el sábado 14 de octubre a partir de las 4:00 p.m. en St. Michael’s Episcopal Mission (5 sur de la Avenida Naches) para proporcionar una oportunidad a los miembros de la comunidad de compartir sus preocupaciones sobre temas de seguridad pública y recibir información sobre posibles soluciones. El


Neighborhood Forum to Focus on Addressing Public Safety

A neighborhood forum will be held on Saturday, October 14th beginning at 4:00 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Mission (5 South Naches Avenue) to provide an opportunity for community members to share their concerns about public safety issues and provide input about potential solutions. The forum has been organized by the Yakima City Council and


Fire Department Spaghetti Feed to Raise Funds for Burn Foundation

On Wednesday, October 11th, the Yakima Fire Department will once again host a spaghetti feed at the department’s headquarters, Fire Station 91, located at 401 N. Front Street. The 23rd annual Yakima Fire Department Spaghetti Feed will get underway at 4:00 pm and will run until about 7:30 pm. The event will feature spaghetti, salad,


Yakima City Council October 3rd Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, October 3rd. Action by the Council on October 3rd included: Receiving the Yakima Central Plaza third quarter 2017 update. Receiving a third quarter update from the YMCA regarding a proposed aquatics/fitness facility at Chesterley Park. Approving a boundary adjustment and an inter-local agreement with


Harman Center Plans Annual Potato Feed

Good food for a good cause will be on the menu during the Harman Center’s annual Potato Feed planned for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 10th. “There will be many toppings to put on your potato,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. “Proceeds will go towards the new sliding glass doors to be installed at the


City of Yakima Taking Flood Mitigation Steps

The City of Yakima’s Public Works Department is taking steps to mitigate potential flooding next spring at Cowiche Creek and Wide Hollow Creek.  “While no governmental entity can guarantee that flooding will never occur, the City of Yakima and its partners are working hard to mitigate possible issues arising from potentially hazardous weather,” City Manager


Yakima City Council October 3rd Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 3rd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the October 3rd business meeting include: Receiving the Yakima Central Plaza third quarter 2017 update. Receiving a third quarter update from the YMCA