City of Yakima Labor Day Closures Planned

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor 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 service Monday.


Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book Now Available

Yakima Transit has issued its new Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book. It shows City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares, and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride, Vanpool, and Bikes on the Bus. The Fall/Winter 2021 Bus Book is available at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street; the City’s Public Works Administration Building, 2301 Fruitvale


Franklin Park Hosting Pickleball Tournament

The deadline is next Wednesday, September 1st, to register for the Applefest Pickleball Tournament at the City of Yakima’s Franklin Park. Registration information and tournament details are available at PickleballTournaments.com: Yakima 🍎 Applefest Pickleball Tournament at Franklin Park To date, more than 100 participants have registered for the tourney, which will be held from Thursday,


Keep Safety in Mind as Students Return to School

Students in the Yakima School District return to school this Wednesday, August 25th. West Valley School District students return to classes on Tuesday, August 31st. The City of Yakima encourages drivers and pedestrians to keep safety in mind. “We recognize this is a busy and exciting time, especially with many children returning to in-person classes


Harman Center Closes due to Wildfire Smoke

The Harman Center closes at 2:30 pm today, Thursday, August 19th, due to wildfire smoke. The smoke is entering the building through the front doors and creating unhealthy air quality inside the Harman Center. The City of Yakima plans to open the Harman Center tomorrow, Friday, for its regular operating hours of 8:00 am to


City of Yakima Begins Nelson Dam Removal

After more than a decade of planning, Nelson Dam is about to be removed. Work scheduled for this week includes installing a cofferdam, which is a temporary structure that allows a work area to be dewatered. In addition, this week sections of the riverbed and flood plain are scheduled to be excavated to ensure new