Learn about the developing Downtown Yakima Master Plan, which will include ideas for creating space for events and activities, and the Yakima Retail Plan, which will create a strategy to recruit new business to our downtown.

The 2014 City of Yakima Preliminary Budget, which includes funding for downtown events like the Lunchtime Live Concert Series, is currently being reviewed by the City Council. Choose “Read More” to see next year’s preliminary budget for yourself.

The Downtown Yakima Master Plan will include options for parking in the area south of Yakima Avenue between 3rd Street and 2nd Street. Click “Read More” to see a map of some of the options that are being considered.

A dedication ceremony renaming a portion of “A” Street “S Sgt Pendleton Way” will take place on Veterans Day to honor Yakima’s lone Medal of Honor recipient. Click on “Read More” to see an article about the ceremony.

Host Sean Davido reacts to riding a mechanical bull at the Central Washington State Fair during the latest edition of Yakima Now, the City of Yakima’s video magazine. Click “Read More” to see the Fall 2013 edition of Yakima Now.

Results from the online version of the 2013 Yakima Citizen Survey are in. Click “Read More” to see the results from the online survey, the mail-in survey, and a comparison of key results from the 2012 and 2013 surveys.

Yakima’s parks will be full of activities this fall. Click “Read More” to see the complete Fall 2013 Yakima Parks & Recreation Program Guide and start planning your schedule now.

Restoring wild salmon runs is a high priority in Washington State. Click “Read More” to watch a video about what is being done to save this iconic Northwest fish species.

Results of the 2013 Yakima Citizen Survey show that progress has been made but more work needs to be done. Click “Read More” to see reports detailing the survey results.

Learn about the many trails, pathways, and other hiking opportunities in the Yakima area on the new Trek Yakima website.