Yakima Bans Fireworks Within City Limits for Safety Reasons
Mabton, Moxee, Granger and Zillah allow the sale and use of fireworks under specific rules.
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A Fighter Jet Crash Sparks A Wildfire Near Rimrock Lake
Witnesses reported a series of popping sounds before the FA18 Hornet crashed, a dramatic moment that led to a wildfire and quick action from firefighters.
South Central WA Companies w/Paid Apprenticeships: See the List
Learn from others' student loan mistakes: These high-demand Yakima programs will actually pay you to learn a new trade on the job!
Wearing a Seatbelt? A High Percentage of Yakima Drivers Buckle Up
If you drive do you always buckle the seat belt? Every summer Yakima Police conduct emphasis patrols looking for unbuckled drivers.
Yakima Valley Fires Loom: Burn Ban Starts June 1!
The Yakima County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance establishing a mandatory outdoor burn ban.
Yakima Faces Record Overdose Deaths Amid Opioid Crisis
There's a major crisis hitting Yakima and many other cities, the overdose crisis.
Meet the Candidates Who Filed to Run in the Yakima County Primary
The Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate forum next week. Meet some of the people running in the Primary Election (this year it's on Tuesday, August 4, 2026).
Storms and Flooding Lead to New Tax Deadline in Yakima
The new deadline is now May 1, 2026.
Yakima County Recycling Does Not Accept These Items
You might discover you have been putting the wrong things inside your Yakima County green recycling bins. See the list of what not to put in there!
Yakima Community Safety Alert: Know Where Sex Offenders Live
Today that number has grown to more than 950 with 61 being level three offenders the most likely to reoffend.