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Community Cleanup April 27th

Posted on April 5, 2024 (April 5, 2024)

Households from Nob Hill Blvd to Washington Ave, between 16th Ave and Voelker Ave can participate in a free cleanup from 8 am to 12 pm on April 27th. Click “Read More” for details.


Best Tasting Water award

Posted on March 18, 2024 (March 26, 2024)

For two years in a row the City of Yakima has been voted as having the best tasting water in Central Washington. Click “Read More” for more refreshing details about the City’s water.


Online Payment Changes

Posted on February 23, 2024 (February 23, 2024)

The City’s transition to a new online utility payment provider is tentatively extended to mid-March. Click “Read More” for details about the transition and other payment options.


Winter weather in Yakima

Posted on January 18, 2024 (January 18, 2024)

Click “Read More” for tips and resources to help you meet the challenges of winter weather in the Yakima area, as well as suggestions for staying safe when the snow flies.


Parks & Rec – Winter/Spring Guide

Posted on January 8, 2024 (January 8, 2024)

Click “Read More” to learn more about seasonal activities and sports featured in Yakima Parks & Recreation’s 2024 Winter/Spring Program Guide available in English and Spanish.


Reporting potholes

Posted on December 21, 2023 (January 17, 2024)

The seasonal freeze-thaw cycle can result in potholes on City of Yakima streets. Click “Read More” for how you can help by reporting potholes via Yak Back and street repair hotline.


Budget Basics

Posted on November 2, 2023 (November 14, 2023)

Preparations continue for the City’s 2024 budget, including hearings on Nov. 7th and 21st. Click “Read More” for an overview of how City Council proceeds with budget discussions.


Second Daily Flight Resumes Nov. 17

Posted on October 19, 2023 (November 2, 2023)

A second daily flight between Yakima and Seattle will resume on November 17th. Click “Read More” for details about this and other recent improvements at Yakima Airport.


Airport poll results

Posted on September 5, 2023 (September 5, 2023)

The results are in! More than 1,200 people participated in a poll about coffee/fresh food preferences at Yakima Airport (YKM). Click “Read More” for poll results.


Dog licenses online

Posted on August 29, 2023 (August 29, 2023)

The City of Yakima offers dog licensing online. Licenses are also available at City Hall. Click “Read More” for details, including a discounted 3-year licensing option.


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