Installation of a new water service line will result in the closure of Castlevale Road between 28th Avenue and 25th Avenue from Tuesday, April 2nd to Wednesday, April 3rd.  Work on the project will take place from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm every day until completed. Due of heavy traffic volume in the area, drivers … Continued

A 15-year-old who apparently ran away from a Yakima evaluation and treatment center on Friday evening has been located. On Saturday, Yakima police asked for the community’s help in locating 15-year-old Mia Tolman, who had reportedly run away from an involuntary, court ordered placement at Two Rivers Landing, a Yakima facility that serves clients between … Continued

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) is asking for the community’s help in locating a teenager who left an evaluation/treatment facility Friday evening. Mia Tolman, who is 15 years old and described as approximately 5’ 2” tall and weighing about 170 pounds, ran away from an involuntary, court ordered placement at Two Rivers Landing, a facility … Continued

At a news conference at Yakima City Hall today, Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore announced he has selected Matt Murray to become the next Yakima police chief. “Matt stood out among the five police chief candidates who came to Yakima last week because of the vast amount of experience he has gained during his long … Continued

Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore will announce the person he has chosen to become Yakima’s next police chief during a news conference that will take place today at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. Last week, five police chief candidates were in Yakima for a series of interviews and “Meet & … Continued

A project to improve the road surface of Lincoln Avenue between 58th Avenue and 60th Avenue will impact traffic from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27th through Wednesday, April 10th. While the project is underway, only local traffic will be allowed on Lincoln between 58th Avenue and 60th Avenue.  Work on the project will take place Monday … Continued

The Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field is hosting a U.S. military training exercise beginning today, Friday, March 22nd and lasting through Sunday, March 24th.  Aircrews on a C-130 Hercules will conduct a variety of exercises throughout the Yakima Valley and within the Yakima Training Center.  During these exercises, the community may witness increased aircraft activity as … Continued

Water service line installation will result in the closure of North 3rd Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and D Street from Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due of heavy traffic volumes on North 3rd Avenue, drivers can expect … Continued

Five candidates for the Yakima police chief position are in Yakima today (Thursday, March 21st) and tomorrow to participate in a series of interviews and two “Meet & Greet” sessions – one with Yakima Police Department (YPD) staff and one with community members. The five candidates are: – Jason Horton – In January of this … Continued

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 19th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Receiving Yakima Valley Tourism’s 2018 Annual Report. Receiving a presentation on the Alert Yakima Emergency Notification System. Appointing members to the Ad Hoc Homeless Facility Review Committee. Amending an ordinance regarding intermodal shipping containers used as temporary … Continued