City of Yakima Designated a Fan Zone for World Cup 2026

The City of Yakima is one of nine cities in Washington State named World Cup 2026 Fan Zone sites. The designation was announced during a news conference in Seattle on Tuesday, January 14th. “Yakima is excited to be a SeattleFWC26 fan zone location for the FIFA World Cup 2026! We’re proud of Yakima’s long and … Continued

Yakima Health District News Release: Yakima County Reports First Flu Death of Season

Click the following for a Yakima Health District news release about the first flu-related death this season in Yakima County – 011025_Yakima-County-Reports-First-Flu-Death-of-Season It includes information about flu vaccines and steps to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses. The release is available in Spanish at 011025_Yakima-County-Reports-First-Flu-Death-of-Season_Spanish

2024 Justice Assistance Grant Program Award Public Hearing

CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTONNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING2024 JAG GRANTNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Yakima will hold a public hearingto receive comments on the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.Said public hearing will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter asthe matter may … Continued

New Episode of Yakima Agenda – City Manager Vicki Baker

Click the following to watch a new episode of Yakima Agenda featuring an interview with City Manager Vicki Baker – videos.yakimawa.gov/store-3/13845-Yakima-Agenda-Vicki-Baker-10-22-24-v1/vod.mp4 The episode was recorded Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, by City of Yakima Community Relations staff at the Y-PAC studio. It will air several times on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, starting at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, … Continued

USAO Eastern District of Washington News Release – City of Yakima Awarded More Than $350,000 to Combat Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Click the following for a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release about a grant award the City of Yakima recently received from the Department of Justice – Eastern District of Washington | City of Yakima Awarded more than $350,000 to Combat Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | United States Department of Justice During its meeting on October … Continued

New episode of Yakima Agenda available

A new episode of Yakima Agenda is now available to watch on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194, and online at Yakima Agenda 09-23-24 (yakimawa.gov) This episode features an interview with Mayor Patricia Byers and Assistant Mayor Matt Brown. It was hosted by Communications and Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler and recorded on September 23rd. It includes discussion on … Continued

Urban Area Comp Plan Amendment Process Opens February 28th

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a twenty-year period. Adopted by the Yakima City Council … Continued

Proceso de Enmienda al Plan Integral de Yakima Comienza el 28 de febrero

Bajo la ley estatal Growth Management Act, los gobiernos locales del estado deben adoptar, enmendar regularmente y actualizar periódicamente un Plan Integral del Área Urbana. El plan ayuda a orientar la política de uso terrenal a largo plazo en áreas urbanas al establecer una visión comunitaria para gestionar eficazmente el crecimiento durante un periodo de … Continued