The return of April Pools Day (a free family swim activity), youth soccer as well as winter and spring co-rec volleyball are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2022 Winter/Spring Program Guide issued recently by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The 16-page guide is available at Yakima City Hall and Yakima Parks

A St. Patrick’s Day Iron Chef competition, a project to help the community, and much more are included in the Winter 2022 Newsletter published by the City of Yakima’s Harman Center at Gailleon Park. The 12-page newsletter is available by clicking 2022Q1.pdf (yakimaparks.com) The newsletter covers activities at the center scheduled during January, February, and

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 4th. Action taken by the Council included: Electing Councilmember Janice Deccio as Mayor Electing Councilmember Soneya Lund as Assistant Mayor Issuing a proclamation declaring the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Jan, 17th, as a Day of Service Deciding to continue holding Council meetings in

Yakima Transit has issued its new Winter/Spring 2022 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride. Schedules in the bilingual Winter/Spring 2022 Bus Book are effective through April 10th, 2022. The Bus Book reflects changes to Routes 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Revisions are necessary

To provide the best service possible, the City of Yakima’s Refuse Division is asking customers during winter weather to do the following: Make sure garbage carts are accessible and clear of all snow and ice at the curbside Keep a 36-inch wide path around the carts to enable equipment to safely pick them up If

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. Agenda items for the January 4th regular meeting include: Oath of Office for newly elected Council members Election of Mayor Election of Assistant Mayor Discussion regarding in-person meetings or Zoom-only meetings Click the following link for the entire

With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer city residents an option for Christmas tree disposal. “If you would like our refuse drivers to pick your tree up from your home, please call the Refuse Division at 509-575-6005 to set an appointment,” said Solid Waste Manager Loretta Zammarchi. The cost is

City of Yakima offices will be closed Friday, December 24th, and Friday, December 31st, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will provide reduced service Friday, December 24th, and December 31st. On those dates, Yakima

The City of Yakima’s 2021 budget has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The 2021 budget received the honor for comprehensive planning, financial integrity and effective communication. This marks the second consecutive year the City of Yakima has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. “This award represents a