The City of Yakima’s Harman Center is getting a jump start on the holiday season with a “Toys for Tots” toy drive that begins next Monday, October 1st. “We are trying to continue to give back to the community through quarterly projects,” said Recreation Program Supervisor Leslie Richards. Those wishing to participate can bring new, … Continued

Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore has announced that Steve Groom has been chosen to become the City’s new Finance and Budget Director.  Groom replaces Danny Agsalog, who resigned from the City earlier this year. “The City is fortunate to have Steve Groom joining its senior management team,” said Moore.  “Steve has a broad range of … Continued

The newest sister city relationship for the City of Yakima will become official on Saturday, September 22nd during a special signing ceremony beginning at 6:00 pm at the Gazebo on the grounds of State Fair Park. Yakima and Hadong, County, South Korea will seal their sister city relationship when Hadong County Mayor Youn Sang-Ki and … Continued

A long-standing ban on pit bull dogs in the city of Yakima will be lifted effective this Sunday, September 23rd. During its meeting on August 21st, the Yakima City Council repealed Municipal Code Chapter 6.18 that banned pit bull dogs. Prior to that, the Council previously amended Municipal Code 6.20, which added language regarding dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs.  … Continued

For the 57th year in a row, the Yakima Sunfair Parade will follow its familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima on Saturday, September 22nd.  The parade is expected to include more than 300 participants as it makes its way down Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to Naches Avenue. It is estimated … Continued

A fire hydrant replacement project will result in traffic restrictions on South 1st Street between Arlington Street and Nob Hill Boulevard from Thursday, September 20th through Friday, September 21st.  Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions … Continued

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, September 18th. Action by the Council on September 18th included: Reading a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. Receiving the Council Economic Development Committee report regarding main street revitalization. Receiving a presentation on the Larson Gallery’s capital campaign to fund the Larson Gallery West Campus. Adopting Yakima … Continued

From Wednesday, September 19th through Thursday, September 27th the section of Naches Avenue between Yakima Avenue and and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will be closed during daytime hours while a road repair and grind and overlay paving project is underway. During the project, the portion of Naches Avenue between Yakima Avenue and MLK, Jr. Boulevard will … Continued

Yakima Transit will provide free shuttle bus service to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Shuttle buses will run continuously from two locations at Gateway Center (home to Target, Big Lots! and other stores). One is the Park and Ride location at Gateway Center. The other shuttle stop is between the two … Continued

Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore announced today that the tenure of Dominic Rizzi, Jr. as Yakima Police Chief is ending. “I have determined that it is time for new leadership to be put in place at the Yakima Police Department,” said Moore.  “The YPD is constantly striving to improve. Now is the time for that … Continued