City Water Continues to be Free of PFAS

Concerns elsewhere in Yakima County about drinking water containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prompted the City of Yakima to have its water tested for the substances. The City received test results last week and all samples came back with no detection of PFAS in the City of Yakima drinking water supply. The City conducted … Continued

Winter 2024 Bus Book Now Available

Yakima Transit has issued its new Winter 2024 Bus Book showing City bus routes, schedules, maps, fares and helpful information on services such as Dial-A-Ride. The bilingual Winter 2024 Bus Book is available on-line at www.yakimatransit.org and clicking “Routes & Schedules.” Fare information is available in the Bus Book, which notes Yakima Transit is free … Continued

Jan. 2024 Issues Brief

Click the following link for the January 2024 Issues Brief, the City of Yakima’s e-newsletter – Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.

Yakima City Council Jan. 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 2nd. Action taken during the Council meeting included: Click the following to watch on-demand Y-PAC coverage of the January 2nd Council meeting – Yakima City Council 01-02-24 (yakimawa.gov) The January 2nd Yakima City Council regular meeting airs on Yakima Public Affairs Channel (Y-PAC), Charter … Continued

City Council Removes Harrison from City Manager Position

The Yakima City Council voted 5-2 during its January 2nd regular meeting to remove Bob Harrison from his position as Yakima city manager effective on February 2nd. A resolution adopted by the Council cited the change in the makeup of the Council following the election of three new members last November as the impetus for … Continued

Yakima City Council January 2nd Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Agenda items for the January 2nd regular meeting include: Click the following link for the entire January 2nd meeting agenda packet – NovusAGENDA The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at Yakima City Hall, 129 … Continued

Yakima Parks and Recreation Issues Winter/Spring 2024 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 2024 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 … Continued

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. … Continued

City of Yakima Announces Holiday Closures

City of Yakima offices will be closed Monday, December 25th and Monday, 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 Transit will not … Continued