Work Underway on Water Main Break

City of Yakima crews are conducting emergency repairs on a water main break today, Wednesday, at the intersection of East Mead Avenue and South 1st Street. Customers on South 1st Street between Mead Avenue and Lindy Lane will experience water outages today until the repairs are completed. Northbound traffic on South 1stStreet is restricted to one


Holiday Closures Planned for City of Yakima

Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed the next two Tuesdays, December 25th, 2018 and January 1st, 2019 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The


Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards,committees, and commissions. The Arts Commission, Community Review Board and Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee each have one available position.  The Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Appeals currently have two available openings. It is the responsibility of the City Council to appoint


Yakima City Council December 11th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, December 11th. Action by the Council yesterday included: Issuing a Homeless Persons Memorial proclamation. Accepting the 2019 budget for the City of Yakima, with the exception of eliminating the public education fire captain position and transferring the salary savings to reserves. Announcing the City Council’s