The Yakima Community Vaccination Center (CVC) will continue to administer free vaccinations. Its hours of operation at the State Fair Park will change starting Thursday, May 27. Although several other mass vaccination sites across the state are closing, the Yakima CVC will remain open until further notice. The CVC will also be open for vaccinations
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City Hall Offering 24/7 Bill Payment Kiosk
City of Yakima water, sewer and refuse customers now have a bill payment kiosk outside City Hall’s main entrance on 2nd Street that is available to accept City utility payments 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The kiosk provides information to customers in English and Spanish. The City established the kiosk as an
City of Yakima Publishes 2020 Water Quality Report
The latest information about the City of Yakima’s water treatment and water quality programs is now available. The 2020 Water Quality Report is available at 2020-Water-Quality-Report.pdf (yakimawa.gov) The report is available in Spanish at 2020 CCR Spanish.pub (yakimawa.gov) “We hope this pamphlet will inform the community about their tap water and inspire confidence that the
Downtown Association of Yakima News Release: Downtown Yakima Farmers Market Opens May 23rd
The Downtown Yakima Farmers Market (DYFM) opens this Sunday, May 23rd with an abundance of new vendors and many of your old favorites. Some 35 local farms, artisan food vendors, hot food vendors, artists and crafters will be featured at the market located on South 3rd Street in front of the Capitol Theatre between Yakima
Senior Meal Deliveries Planned for Washington Fruit Community Center
Beginning this Friday, May 21st, Meals on Wheels will deliver meals at the Washington Fruit Community Center, 602 N. 4th Street. Meals on Wheels will deliver 7-day supplies of frozen meals each Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Center’s parking lot. Meals are available for those ages 60 and older. Those interested
Youth Sought for Committee, Commission Openings
The Yakima City Council is seeking City residents between the ages of 16 and 22 to volunteer as members of the Community Integration Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. Each has one youth position available. The youth position available on the Community Integration Committee, is for a two-year term. Applicants must live within Yakima city
Yakima City Council May 18th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, May 18th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving an announcement that City Hall and City facilities will re-open to the public on Tuesday, June 1st. City employees and visitors who are fully vaccinated will not be required to wear masks. Agreeing to assist
Yakima Parks and Recreation Issues Summer Program Guide
A “Step Into Summer!” walking challenge, adult softball leagues and in-person Tahoma Cemetery historical tours are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2021 Summer Program Guide recently issued by City of Yakima Parks and Recreation. The guide is now available at 2021-YPR-Summer.pdf (yakimaparks.com) The 16-page Summer Program Guide also includes information
Franklin Pool Opens June 10
The City of Yakima Franklin Pool will open to the public on Thursday, June 10th. Franklin Pool, located at 2102 Tieton Drive, will be open seven days a week through Friday, August 20th. “It is so exciting to be able open Franklin Pool,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “We can’t wait to welcome
Signal Upgrades to Impact 3rd Street and MLK Jr. Blvd.
Traffic will be restricted at the intersection of 3rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on Wednesday morning, May 19th, for traffic signal improvements. Traffic at the intersection will be restricted to one lane in each direction during the project work hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm this Wednesday. Temporary stop signs will
