The City of Yakima offers yard waste collection services to City residents. It is available through November 30th. Click “Read More” to learn about the Refuse Division’s yard waste pickup service.

The City of Yakima’s irrigation season is underway through mid-October. Click “Read More” for details about the irrigation system and its history, as well as contact information for City irrigation.

Calling all Central Washington Artists! Yakima Arts Commission seeks submissions for new public art projects. Click “Read More” for details, application deadlines and to apply.

Work has begun on Nelson Project Phase 2, which will provide irrigation from the Nelson diversion and enable flood plain restoration. Click “Read More” for details and Phase 1 summary.

Yakima City Council has meetings in October to discuss the 2025-26 budget. Click “Read More” for meeting schedule, options to watch on Y-PAC and a link to the preliminary budget.

Following an open house on Sept. 19th, the City of Yakima continues to seek input on 6th Avenue rebuild/renovation via a survey. Click “Read More” for the survey and project details.

Yakima Transit again offers free shuttles to the Central Washington State Fair throughout its 10-day run. Click “Read More” for more information and the complete shuttle bus schedule.

Halloween egg hunt and a holiday bazaar are just a few of the highlights in the new Yakima Parks and Recreation program guide. Click “Read More” for the 2024 Fall Program Guide.

On Sept. 17th the Yakima City Council will consider an annexation request for 893 acres in the Terrace Heights Area. Click “Read More” for details and map options Council will consider.

A new school year is here. Yakima Fire Dept offers tips to help drivers and pedestrians stay safe. Click “Read More” for details, including a refresher when stopping for a school bus.