Yakima Officer OK After Being Grazed by Bullet

Yakima Police Department News Release At about 2135, an officer with the Yakima Police Department was handling a call in the 300 Block of So 7th Street when he heard the report of a gunshot north of his location. Upon investigating the gunshot, the officer encountered Antonio Cardenas on foot in the area.  Mr Cardenas


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 20th agenda include: –    A public hearing to accept comment regarding smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near playgrounds –    A public


August 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief eNewsletter

Articles featured in this month’s City of Yakima Issues Brief eNewsletter include – Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant Ranked among the best – New Solid Waste & Recycling, HR, and Airport Managers Named – Dog Paddle Will Be Stroke of Choice During Paws In the Pool Event. August 2013 Issues Brief


Scenic House Fire Caused by Fireworks

Yakima Fire Department Fire Investigators have determined a recent house fire, in the 5000 block of Scenic Drive, to be caused by fireworks. YFD Investigators have ruled out any other cause of ignition based on their investigation. Fire crews responded to a reported roof fire in the late evening of August 7th, 2013.  One firefighter


2013 Survey Results Show Focus Should Remain on Key Priorities

In the summer of 2012, the Yakima City Council authorized the inaugural Yakima Citizen Survey to find out what community members thought about City services and to help identify areas that needed improvement.  Results of that survey helped the Council establish a set of priorities that led to the redesign of City programs and services


Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013.  The meeting begins at 2:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 6th agenda include: –    Setting an August 20th hearing date to accept public comment regarding smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near


Yakima Police Investigating Explosions

The Yakima Police Department in association with other agencies are investigating a series of explosions in the central area of town, occurring around 2230-2300 hrs.  Officers then responded to a large fire of a bush in the 1100 block of W. Chestnut.  This fire was put out by fire personnel. In checking the nearby area,


Yakima Fire Department Receives National Recognition

A life and death rescue of a man trapped inside a burning mobile home in West Valley last fall has received national attention.  The Yakima Fire Department (“YFD”) and firefighters from Engine 92 and Engine 293 recently received a 2012 Heroism and Community Service Award from Firehouse Magazine for their bravery and quick response. The


Blockbuster Store Fundraiser Helps Firefighters

Yakima’s Blockbuster video store raised hundreds of dollars from local residents to support the Yakima Fire Department’s Rehabilitation/Hydration Support Vehicle.  This apparatus is used by the fire department to provide relief to firefighters while they are engaged in fire suppression and emergency incident events. The efforts by the staff at Blockbuster Video are very timely