Motorists will find sections of some streets temporarily closed Monday, January 20th, for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration March. The march will begin Monday at 12:00 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and North 5th Avenue. From there, it will proceed east on the boulevard to 8th Street. Participants will then head
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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
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
Yakima City Council Jan. 7th, 2025 Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7th. Action during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the meeting – Yakima City Council 01-07-25 The Jan. 7th Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter Spectrum channel 194, beginning at
Yakima City Council January 7th, 2025 Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Agenda items for the Jan. 7th regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire Jan. 7th meeting agenda packet – Agenda – Default Click Agendas and Minutes | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to sign up for e-mail
January 2025 Issues Brief
Click the following link for the January 2025 Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
Christmas Tree Disposal Options Available
With the holiday season winding down, the City of Yakima does offer city residents an option for Christmas tree disposal. Residents can schedule an appointment with the City’s Refuse Division for tree pick up by calling 509-575-6005. The cost is $10.00 for trees up to 5 feet and $15.00 for trees greater than 5 feet.
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
Yakima Parks and Recreation Issues Winter/Spring 2025 Guide
April Pools Day (a free family swim activity), Egg Hunt/Candy Dash and free taekwondo classes at Washington Fruit Community Center are just a few of the seasonal offerings available in the 2025 Winter/Spring Program Guide issued recently by Yakima Parks and Recreation. The 16-page guide – which also provides details about winter co-rec volleyball, Fisher
City of Yakima Announces 2024 Holiday Closures
City of Yakima offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January, 1st, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. The City of Yakima’s Municipal Court will be closed both days. Yakima Police Department lobby
