Yakima Fire Department Fire Investigators have determined a recent house fire, in the 5000 block of Scenic Drive, to be caused by fireworks. YFD Investigators have ruled out any other cause of ignition based on their investigation. Fire crews responded to a reported roof fire in the late evening of August 7th, 2013.  One firefighter … Continued

The Yakima City Council gave City Manager Tony O’Rourke solid marks across the board during an evaluation of O’Rourke’s performance that took place before today’s City Council business meeting. “The Council was enthusiastic about the new energy and ideas that Tony brought to the table when he was hired last July,” said Mayor Micah Cawley.  … Continued

In the summer of 2012, the Yakima City Council authorized the inaugural Yakima Citizen Survey to find out what community members thought about City services and to help identify areas that needed improvement.  Results of that survey helped the Council establish a set of priorities that led to the redesign of City programs and services … Continued

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013.  The meeting begins at 2:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 6th agenda include: –    Setting an August 20th hearing date to accept public comment regarding smoking at special events, smoking in parks and smoking near … Continued

The Yakima Police Department in association with other agencies are investigating a series of explosions in the central area of town, occurring around 2230-2300 hrs.  Officers then responded to a large fire of a bush in the 1100 block of W. Chestnut.  This fire was put out by fire personnel. In checking the nearby area, … Continued

A life and death rescue of a man trapped inside a burning mobile home in West Valley last fall has received national attention.  The Yakima Fire Department (“YFD”) and firefighters from Engine 92 and Engine 293 recently received a 2012 Heroism and Community Service Award from Firehouse Magazine for their bravery and quick response. The … Continued

Yakima’s Blockbuster video store raised hundreds of dollars from local residents to support the Yakima Fire Department’s Rehabilitation/Hydration Support Vehicle.  This apparatus is used by the fire department to provide relief to firefighters while they are engaged in fire suppression and emergency incident events. The efforts by the staff at Blockbuster Video are very timely … Continued

A broken pump has resulted in the temporary shutting off of irrigation water in the area of town bordered to the north by Fraser Way, to the south by Arlington Street, to the west by 30th   Avenue, and to the east by 26th Avenue. The shut down of what’s known as the “Brackett Park … Continued

Beginning on Thursday, August 1st, traffic will be disrupted on the section of Walnut Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue through Thursday, August 8th while road repairs are made. On Thursday, August 1st from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, traffic on that section of Walnut will be limited to one lane in each direction … Continued