Citywide Road Resurfacing Project to Impact Traffic on Arterial Sections

An ongoing project to resurface several key sections of Yakima streets this summer and fall will impact traffic on sections of 16th Avenue, Walnut Street, Tieton Drive, 40th Avenue and Summitview from September 11h through September 12th. 16th   Avenue between Englewood and River Road will be closed to crossing traffic tonight, Wednesday night, September


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


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 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,