Downtown Parking Changes

There is a moratorium on parking enforcement in Downtown Yakima through May 31st. Click “Read More” for details and recent changes reducing the costs of downtown parking passes and violations.

City Council Seeks Volunteers

The Yakima City Council seeks volunteers to serve on several boards, committees and commissions. Click “Read More” for details and a link to apply. Application deadline is May 10th.

Community Cleanup April 27th

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.

Windows Alive! Downtown Yakima Art

The latest Windows Alive! art exhibit can be seen now in various storefronts in Downtown Yakima. Click “Read More” for more about this unique project led by the Yakima Arts Commission.

City Irrigation Season

April 1st marks the start of the City of Yakima’s irrigation season. Click “Read More” for tips to prep for irrigation, the irrigation system’s history and contact numbers for more information.

Best Tasting Water award

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

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.

Yard waste collection

Outdoor burning is illegal in the City of Yakima. Click “Read More” to learn about the City of Yakima Refuse Division’s yard waste pickup service, which begins March 1st.

Comp Plan Amendment Process

The City’s comp plan amendment process is open Feb. 28 through April 30. Click “Read More” for details in English and Spanish, including instructions to submit an application.

Feb. 2024 Issues Brief

Learn about the new interim city manager, big improvements for N. 1st Street and much more in the February Issues Brief e-newsletter. Click “Read More” for your copy.