Paws in the Pool Returns to Franklin Pool

Swimmers both human and canine are invited to the 11th annual Paws in the Pool event from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 27th at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Pool, 2101 Tieton Drive. Yakima Parks and Recreation, in coordination with the Yakima Humane Society, organizes the event for dogs and their owners


Yakima City Council August 22nd Study Session Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a study session at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 22nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 22nd study session include: A review of vehicle parking inventory, revenue possibilities and enforcement. A review of vehicle parking inventory, revenue possibilities and


New Security Gates Planned for Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field

Work should begin next month to replace 20 security gates at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. The Yakima City Council recently approved contracts related to the project, which will replace 11 vehicle and nine pedestrian security gates. “A lot of them were installed 15 to 20 years ago. We did an analysis on their remaining useful


Yakima City Council August 15th Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 15th. Action by the Council on August 15th included: Discussing a draft letter to President Donald Trump regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and requesting changes. Appointing Councilmember Dulce Gutierrez to the Washington State Partnership on Juvenile Justice. Holding a closed


Precautions Urged During Solar Eclipse

Yakima residents are encouraged to use caution next Monday, August 21st when a solar eclipse will be visible throughout the area. Pacific Northwest locations that will experience a total solar eclipse, with the sun 100% obscured, include Salem and Baker County in Oregon. Although Yakima is not in the direct path of a total solar


Fourth Annual Blues and Local Brews Bash set for August 19th

The fourth annual Blues and Local Brews Bash returns to Yakima’s Historic North Front Street on Saturday, August 19th. The event will feature six bands performing a combined six hours of live blues music on two stages. Otis Taylor of Boulder, Colorado is the headlining artist. Taylor, whose unique instrumentation includes banjo and cello, will


Yakima City Council August 15th Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 15th business meeting include: Discussing a draft letter to President Donald Trump regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Discussing a


Air Quality, Heat Alerts Extended for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area through Saturday, August 12th. It was previously extended through tomorrow, Wednesday. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the area and air quality


Air Quality Alert Extended for Yakima Area

The National Weather Service (“NWS”) is extending an air quality alert for the Yakima area through Wednesday, August 9th. It was originally scheduled to conclude at 12:00 pm tomorrow, Saturday. The alert is due to smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Montana, NWS officials said. Northeast winds are pushing smoke through the