Report street light outages, potholes, graffiti through Yak Back

Street light outages are just one of many issues City of Yakima residents and businesses can report through the Yak Back application at https://www.yakimawa.gov/yak-back/ or on the front page of the City’s website, https://www.yakimawa.gov/ “It has been a tremendous tool for the community to help identify and report issues,” said City Manager Cliff Moore. “It


Input sought for MLK Jr. Park pool feasibility study

The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission will seek community input for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park pool feasibility study during its regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13th. “I look forward to hearing comments and questions from the public during the Commission’s meeting,” said Councilmember Kay Funk, the City Council’s


Coffee With a Cop Set for Wednesday, March 13th

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) will host a Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, March 13th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. YPD’s Coffee with a Cop will be at Tom Tom Espresso at the Soda Fountain, 2105 Tieton Drive. “The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between


Fire Damages 4th Street Apartment Building

One person was injured and approximately 40 people were evacuated this morning, Wednesday, due to a fire at an apartment building on South 4th Street near Downtown Yakima. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response)


Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 5th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Approving a rezone application submitted for 5231 W. Powerhouse Road. Receiving an update on the Yakima Police Chief search. Discussing Yakima School District joint meeting priorities. Approving an ordinance that, effective April 16th, changes the start time


Yakima City Council March 5th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the March 5th regular meeting include: Issuing a March for Meals Proclamation. Receiving the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report. Receiving an update on the “Police


Harman Center Closing for Spring Cleaning

The City of Yakima’s Harman Center will be closed next week from Monday, March 4th through Saturday, March 9th for an annual deep cleaning. “The building gets a lot of use and it’s time for a spring cleaning,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Work will include stripping and putting new finish on all floors,