Yakima News

Yakima's Kent Gartrell was interviewed on KIT's Morning News Radio Show to talk about his qualifications and interest in running for Yakima City Council in District #1.

In the end the council voted in favor of setting up a future meeting with city lobbyists to talk about the concerns of Yakima residents and about immigration reform in general.

Future Voters who turn 18 on or before Tuesday, Aug. 6, can vote in the 2019 Primary, while those who turn 18 on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, can vote in this year’s General Election.

Incumbents in 3 of four races (1,3,5) have decided not to seek reelection so there will be at least three new faces on Yakima's governing body and four candidates will be eliminated in the Primary Election.

The work starts at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 3:00 p.m.

The city has received some $19 million in federal funding for the airport since 2010.
The council meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Yakima City Hall.

Because the assault happened outside Yakima city limits the case was turned over to the Yakima County Sheriff's office.

Will the City Council launch a search for a new city manager and maintain the status quo? Or, will they explore the idea of a change to an elected mayor system?

Another local business is about to bite the dust -- but does it really have to?

Manic Thunder celebrated its 10-year anniversary with their final regular show at a packed Capitol Theatre's 4th Street Theatre!