A drought emergency has been declared for most of Washington state due to low snowpack and forecasts of dry weather. Click “Read More” for tips from the City of Yakima to conserve water.

A groundbreaking ceremony on May 8th marked the start of construction of a long-awaited aquatic center for the City of Yakima’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Click “Read More” for details.

Parking in a City of Yakima lot is free for three hours and on-street parking is free for two hours. Click “Read More” for more on downtown parking and options to purchase parking permits.