The Grandview Herald

10/31/2026

10/31/2026

Flock Cameras Help Snare Yakima Suspect Wanted by 3 Agencies

10/30/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 (𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗 – 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

This week, Grandview Police Department officers responded to 93 calls for service, including a false weapons report, a burglary at a local church, and a DUI arrest.

Ｈｉｇｈｌｉｇｈｔｓ：

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
On October 19, officers responded to the area of W. 3rd Street and S. Euclid Road after receiving a 911 call from a juvenile claiming he was being chased by teenagers armed with a knife. Officers quickly arrived but found no signs of a disturbance. Through further investigation, officers identified and contacted the juvenile responsible for the call. The juvenile later admitted that no one had actually chased him. Officers reviewed surveillance footage showing the juvenile and his friends horseplaying at a nearby park before the juvenile appeared to make the 911 call. No weapons or assaults were observed in the footage. The incident was documented as a suspected false report, and the juvenile was released to his mother.

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 – 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲
On October 20, officers responded to the Church of the Nazarene, located in the 500 block of N. Elm Street, for a reported burglary.
Officers discovered that an unknown suspect had pried open an exterior wall panel to gain access to a storage building. Once inside, the suspect appeared to have used a rubber mallet to break through an interior wall and gain access to a locked room. Officers located footwear impressions inside and outside the building and collected evidence, including the mallet, for forensic examination. Church representatives reported several stolen items, including two folding wagons and a shade sail. The investigation remains ongoing.

𝗗𝗨𝗜 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁
On October 20, at approximately 9:23 p.m., officers received a report of a possible impaired driver operating a maroon-colored vehicle that was swerving and changing speeds. An officer located the vehicle and observed it traveling unusually slowly and crossing the centerline multiple times. A traffic stop was conducted, and the officer observed several indicators of impairment, including bloodshot, watery eyes and the odor of alcohol. The driver voluntarily participated in field sobriety tests, during which officers observed additional signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for DUI and transported to the Grandview Police Department for breath testing. Following the investigation, the driver was administratively booked, issued a criminal citation for DUI, and released from custody.

𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓡𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻:
As daylight hours become shorter and visibility decreases during the fall months, Grandview PD reminds drivers to use extra caution on the roadways. Please remember to slow down, maintain a safe following distance, and watch for pedestrians and bicyclists, especially during early morning and evening hours. With colder temperatures approaching, be mindful of wet or icy road conditions. A few extra seconds of caution can prevent a serious collision. Drive safely, Grandview!

𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚.

10/30/2026

10/30/2026

At last night's City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Moore proclaimed November as DECA month in the City of Grandview and urged all citizens to support efforts and activities of the Grandview High School DECA Chapter.

10/30/2026

Celebration of First-Generation College Students Features Community Leader Jake Prendez

Yakima – As part of its 2026 First-Generation Celebration, Yakima Valley College (YVC) will welcome Pacific Northwest artist, scholar and community leader Jake Prendez for presentations November 4 on the Yakima and Grandview campuses.

A first-generation college graduate, Prendez will share his journey from community college student in Washington state to acclaimed artist and co-founder of Seattle’s Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery. Drawing from his personal experiences, Prendez will discuss overcoming obstacles, embrace cultural identity, and build a career rooted in creativity, advocacy and community engagement.

Through stories of art, activism and perseverance, Prendez will encourage students to recognize the value of their experiences and the unique perspectives they bring to their educational and professional journeys.

Presentation times are:

· Grandview Campus – 11 am in the Grandview Activity Center

· Yakima Campus – 1:30 pm in the Hopf Union Building (HUB)

Prendez is a celebrated Chicano artist and co-owner of Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery. His work explores themes of identity, social justice, resilience and community, drawing from his experiences growing up in Washington and later becoming involved in Chicano activism and the arts. He earned a bachelor’s degree in American ethnic studies from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in Chicana/o studies from California State University, Northridge.

YVC is joining colleges and universities nationwide in recognizing the National First-Generation College Celebration throughout November. The observance highlights the achievements and contributions of students, faculty, staff and alumni who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree or certificate.

Since its founding nearly a century ago, supporting first-generation college students has been central to YVC’s mission. Today, more than 75% of YVC students identify as first-generation college students, along with many faculty and staff members.

Throughout November, members of the YVC community are encouraged to celebrate first-generation students and help raise awareness of the resources and support available to them. Stories of first-generation students, alumni and employees, along with campus resources and downloadable celebration materials, are available on YVC’s First-Generation Celebration webpage.

Community members who are first-generation college graduates or who have stories about supporting first-generation students are encouraged to share their experiences on social media November 4 using and .

YVC’s annual Diversity Series brings speakers and programs to campus that encourage discussion, broaden perspectives and foster understanding across cultures and communities.

For more information, contact Tenya Moravec, executive director of strategic initiatives for equity, at 509-494-7958 or [email protected].

10/30/2026

𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲 (𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝟖𝟐-𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.

10/27/2026

Grandview Planning Commission Preparing for Public Hearing on 2026 Comprehensive Plan October 28th

The City of Grandview is preparing for a major milestone in its long‑range planning process as the Planning Commission gets ready to hold a public hearing on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2026, and will give residents, agencies, and community organizations an opportunity to comment before the proposal moves to the Grandview City Council for final action.

The update is required under the Washington State Growth Management Act, which directs cities and counties to review and revise their comprehensive plans and development regulations every eight years. Yakima County and its cities must complete this cycle by December 31, 2026. According to the staff report, the purpose of the periodic review is to determine whether Grandview’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations remain consistent with state law and to revise them where necessary.

The staff proposal includes adoption of the updated 2026 Comprehensive Plan and adoption of amendments to Grandview Municipal Code Titles 16, 17, and 14. The Comprehensive Plan update revises all major elements, including Administration, Physical Character, Capital Facilities, Utilities, Transportation, Housing, and Land Use. It also introduces a new Climate Resiliency Element, which identifies climate related hazards affecting Grandview, outlines goals and policies to address those hazards, and establishes strategies for future planning, capital investment, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, partnerships, and grant funding. The plan anticipates a 2046 population of 14,538 within the planning area and continues the land use pattern established in previous plans.

The Planning Commission’s role is advisory. Commissioners will review the proposed amendments, consider public testimony, evaluate agency comments, and rely on the staff analysis contained in the report before forwarding a recommendation to the city council. Final legislative action will be taken by the council after the hearing.

The staff report notes that the city met with the Planning Commission regularly from January 2025 through September 2026 to review draft Comprehensive Plan elements and draft ordinances. The update also includes amendments to Grandview Municipal Code Title 16 Subdivisions, Title 17 Zoning, and Title 14 Administration of Development Regulations. These changes address state mandated updates related to housing, residential development, land division, and other development regulations. The city adopted Yakima County’s Critical Areas Ordinance by reference on August 25, 2026, and issued a Determination of Non-significance for the Comprehensive Plan and proposed rezones on October 14, 2026. A Notice of Public Hearing was published the same day and sent to all agencies with jurisdiction.

The staff report concludes that the proposed Comprehensive Plan and development regulation amendments meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act, have been reviewed for internal consistency, and are supported by environmental review under SEPA. Staff recommends approval of the updated 2026 Comprehensive Plan and the related amendments to Titles 16, 17, and 14. If the city council adopts the amendments after the hearing, Grandview will have completed its required periodic update under state law.

The Washington State Growth Management Act plays a central role in how Grandview plans for its future. The law requires cities to periodically review and update their comprehensive plans and development regulations, so they remain consistent with state requirements and reflect changing local conditions. For Grandview, this means evaluating everything from land use and housing to transportation, utilities, and environmental protection, then adjusting policies and regulations to ensure they support orderly growth within the city’s Urban Growth Area. The act also requires cities to plan for projected population increases, and Grandview’s updated Comprehensive Plan anticipates a 2046 population of 14,538 within the planning area, guiding how the city prepares for new homes, businesses, and public facilities.

The act also shapes Grandview’s planning by requiring consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and the development regulations that implement it. This is why the city is updating Titles 16, 17, and 14 of the Grandview Municipal Code at the same time as the Comprehensive Plan. The Growth Management Act ensures that zoning, subdivision rules, critical areas protections, transportation planning, and housing policies all work together as a unified framework. By following the Act’s periodic update schedule, Grandview keeps its planning documents aligned with state law, incorporates new requirements such as climate resiliency planning, and maintains a clear roadmap for growth, infrastructure investment, and community development through the next 20‑year planning horizon.