City Irrigation Season

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.

Think Spring with Yakima Parks

Spring is here! Click “Read More” for Yakima Parks and Recreation’s spring activities. They range from golf to youth soccer and an open house at the Harman Center.

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 April 18th.

Budget Survey

The City of Yakima seeks your input on funding for basic services. Click “Read More” for more about the City’s budget constraints and options to take a brief survey. Thank you!

Yakima Agenda

A new episode of Yakima Agenda is now available to watch online and on Y-PAC, Charter Spectrum Channel 194. It features an interview with Mayor Patricia Byers and Assistant Mayor Matt Brown.

Call to Artists

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.

Nelson Phase 2 Project underway

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.

Windows Alive! Downtown Yakima Art

A new Windows Alive! exhibit is now available at various storefronts in Downtown Yakima. Click “Read More” for more on this unique project led by the Yakima Arts Commission.

2025-2026 Budget meetings

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.