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	Yakima, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing areas in the world, as well as a prime location for the production of hops.
		The population of the Yakima metropolitan area according to the Census Bureau 2004 estimate is 229,094.
		Yakima is home to the Yakima Bears baseball team of the short season class A Northwest League, and the Yakima Sun Kings of the Continental Basketball Association.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yakima,_Washington (1196 words)

	Yakima, Washington - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple producing areas in the world as well as a prime location for hops production.
		Yakima is a minor-league level sports city that is home to the Yakima Bears baseball team of the short season class A Northwest League and the Yakima Sun Kings of the Continental Basketball Association.
		It is an alternate route to Ellensburg that bypasses the I-82 summit of Manastash Ridge.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /yakima,_washington.htm (1410 words)

	Yakima on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Located in Yakima are a school of nursing, a state fish hatchery, and the central Washington fairgrounds.
		Yakima Chief: exploring the nutraceutical potential of hops.
		Grapes ripen at Sagelane Vineyards in the Yakima Valley of Washington.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/Y/Yakima.asp (744 words)

	Yakima River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Yakima River is a tributary of the Columbia River in eastern Washington state.
		The Yakima River Basin encompasses the areas the State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) calls the Upper Yakima, Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs) 38 and 39, and the Lower Yakima, WRIA 37, with the dividing line between these northern and southern sections being the confluence of the Naches and Yakima Rivers.
		Population growth for the 1990s was projected at 7.9% in Kittitas County, 19.7% in Yakima County and 22.7% in Benton County.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yakima_Valley (525 words)

	City of Yakima
		There are several theories on the translation or meaning of "Yakima." The most popular is based on a native legend about a Chief's daughter from Moxie who fled from her home after breaking tribal rules.
		The Yakama or Yakima Indians are the first known inhabitants of the region living in the Columbia and Yakima Rivers area.
		Yakima County was formed from Walla Walla Co., Kittitas Co. and portions of Benton Co. The region became a thriving agricultural area.
	www.ci.yakima.wa.us /info/history (515 words)

	Yakima Reds Soccer Club :: History
		The Yakima Reds originated out of a desire to provide local players with a higher caliber of competition, and also to provide youth players with something to aspire to; a team which competes at the professional level, but is still accessible with hard work and determination.
		Once again we were able to use the talent of the Yakima Valley and develop the players to play at the professional level, and achieve their soccer goals.
		The Yakima Reds Soccer Club will be included in the USL Hall of Fame as a 10+ Club, in November 2004 in Clearwater, Florida at the annual operations meeting.
	www.yakimareds.com /history.html (1650 words)

	Yakima Area Demographics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The climate of Yakima Valley is mild and dry, having the characteristics of both maritime and continental climates modified by the Cascade and Rocky Mountains.
		The Yakima Police Department is the general authority law enforcement agency for the City of Yakima, Washington and is organized as a department of municipal government with the Chief of Police serving as Department Director.
		Yakima County has eight commercial banks with 41 branches, one savings and loan with four branches, one savings bank with six branches and ten credit unions with 13 branches for a combined total of $1,134,192,000 in deposits.
	www.yakima.org /demographics.htm (2270 words)

	AllRefer.com - Yakima, indigenous people of North America (North American Indigenous Peoples) - Encyclopedia
		In 1855 an attempt by the United States to place the Yakima on a reservation in Washington resulted in war.
		The culture of the Yakima was of the Plateau area (see under Natives, North American); they subsisted on salmon, roots, berries, and nuts.
		Today most live on the Yakima Reservation, where the main source of income is forestry.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Y/YakimaInd.html (289 words)

	Yakima River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The headwaters are located in the Cascade Range, northwest of Cle Elum, Washington flowing through that town, past the city of Yakima, Washington, and continuing southwest to Richland, Washington, where it empties into the Columbia River.
		The Yakima River Basin consists of approximately 6,150 mile² or nearly 4 million acres (15,928 km²;) located in south central Washington State.
		The close proximity to the high population areas of the Puget Sound region of Washington State have caused a rapid increase in the demand for outdoor recreational experiences in the basin.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Yakima_River (467 words)

	Washington - Yakima River Canyon Preserve
		The prairie falcon is one of many raptors that nest on the steep basalt cliffs of the Yakima River Canyon.
		Another way to access the preserve is by boat: Raft the Yakima River from the top of the canyon for an all day excursion, or put in at the Umptanum access area upstream from the preserve.
		The lavender basalt daisy clings to the cliffs of the Yakima River Canyon and nowhere else on earth.
	nature.org /wherewework/northamerica/states/washington/preserves/art6378.html (443 words)

	Yakima, Washington (Cities)
		Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County.
		Today Yakima, population 71,845, is the processing and shipping hub of a productive irrigated area, which produces fruit, hops and mint.
		Yakima is part of the Yakima, WA metro area.
	www.ohwy.com /wa/y/yakima.htm (174 words)

	Yakima Valley Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Strategically located in both the Pacific Northwest and Washington State, Yakima County is a natural distribution hub served by all major modes of transportation.
		On related levels, all thirteen Yakima County communities are within 45 minutes driving time from Yakima by a system of well-maintained federal, state and county highways, including U.S. highway 12 and 97, and state highways 410, 241, 22 and 24.
		Yakima County has additional access to air service through the Tri-Cities, only 74 miles southeast of Yakima, and Sea-Tac international airport is only approximately 2 ½ hours west by car.
	www.ycda.com /transportation.asp (361 words)

	Rotary Club of Yakima - Yakima, Washington (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Rotary Club of Yakima is located in beautiful Central Washington and is part of a worldwide organization of more than 29,000 clubs in 159 countries around the world.
		Established in 1919, Yakima Rotary is one of the largest clubs in the world with 325 business and professional men and women.
		Yakima Rotary members organize, participate and support a number of annual service projects including Operation Harvest; Rotary Lake Clean-up; Literacy; ASPIRE; Academic, Vocational and Youth Job Scholarships; and International Youth Exchanges.
	www.yakimarotary.org (181 words)

	Yakima Recalls Two Bike Racks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Yakima notified the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration of the recall this morning and it will cooperate with the agency in administrating the recall.
		Yakima has determined that the latches designed to support the load arms may appear to be latched when they are not.
		About Yakima: Yakima is a world leader in the design and manufacture of destination hardware for a wide range of vehicles.
	www.outdoornewswire.com /v/current/htdocs/etc/sa.php/63617465676f72794e616d653d4d746e2042696b696e672663617465676f72794c6162656c3d4d746e42696b696e67266c6f636174696f6e3d323030352f31302f313132383532363834322672737349643d31373335 (380 words)

	Yakima Convention Center the ideal venue for conventions, exhibitions and conferences in Washington State and the ...
		Yakima Convention Center the ideal venue for conventions, exhibitions and conferences in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest
		Yakima Convention Center the ideal venue for conventions, exhibitions and conferences in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.Yakima Convention Center aims to become your preferred convention center with our new state-of-the-art facility hosting conventions, exhibitions and conferences year round.
		For full details regarding the floorplan of the Yakima Convention Center you may view our PDF brochure by clicking here.
	www.yakimacenter.com (275 words)

	Yakima Churches - Yakima Vineyard Christian Fellowship - Looking for Churches in Yakima? The Vineyard is a Yakima ...
		Yakima Churches - Yakima Vineyard Christian Fellowship - a Yakima Church aimed at becoming people who do what Jesus says to do.
		Churches in Yakima - Yakima Vineyard Christian Fellowship: contemporary praise and worship, fellowship and a biblical message, every Sunday at the Yakima Vineyard, a church located in downtown Yakima.
		Churches in Yakima - Yakima Vineyard Christian Fellowship: contemporary praise and worship, fellowship and a biblical message, every Sunday at the Yakima Vineyard, a church located in downtown Yakima.Yakima Churches - Yakima Vineyard Christian Fellowship - a Yakima Church aimed at becoming people who do what Jesus says to do.
	www.vcfyakima.org (201 words)

	Yakima -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		This plan was abandoned and a new settlement, known as North Yakima, was established 4 miles (6 km) north.
		The Yakima and its tributaries irrigate about 460,000 acres (190,000 hectares) in the river valley.
		Born near what is now Yakima, Wash., Kamiakin was the son of a Yakima woman and a father of Nez Percé, Palouse, and Spokane descent.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9077727?tocId=9077727 (807 words)

	Yakima News
		Marine Cpl. Rolando Fernandez hugs his mother, Sue Abella, Thursday on arriving in Yakima after being on active duty for the last 10 months and serving 8 months in Iraq as a member of Company B of the 4th Tank...
		Yakima police are looking for an armed hispanic teenager who robbed a local bicycle store Wednesday.
		Yakima City Council candidate Norm Johnson has failed to file required campaign finance reports with the state Public Disclosure Commission, commission officials said Tuesday.
	www.topix.net /city/yakima-wa (989 words)

	Yakima County Washington Genealogy
		Yakima County is located in South Central Washington, on the East side of the Cascade Mountains.
		The Biles-Longmire wagon train came through Yakima Valley and made its way over Naches Pass in 1853, the first wagon train to cross the Cascades north of the Columbia River.
		Yakima County was formed from Walla Walla Co. in 1865, and originally included all of Kittitas Co. and part of Benton Co. The region, with its sunny weather and abundant irrigation water, became a major orchard and farming area.
	www.rootsweb.com /~wayakima (592 words)

	Yakima County Development Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Strategically located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the Yakima Valley offers a first class urban business environment coupled with the allure of relaxed living.
		It is a place where mountains meet desert, where apple trees bloom in the fresh spring air and where fresh fruits and vegetables are a daily luxury.
		Yakima County's business climate is favorable and warm.
	www.ycda.com (142 words)

	Yakima : Introduction \| Frommers.com
		Hops, used in making beer, are another important crop in the Yakima Valley, but it is grapes and the wines produced from those grapes that have been bringing the valley international attention in recent years.
		The city of Yakima lies at the western end of the Yakima Valley winery region, while at the eastern end is the Tri-Cities area, which is comprised of the cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco.
		In 1880, when residents of Yakima City refused to sell land to the Northern Pacific Railroad, the railroad built North Yakima 4 miles away and proceeded to move 50 buildings from Yakima City to the new town site, which grew into the Yakima of today.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/yakima/2818010001.html (539 words)

	Rotary Club of Yakima Southwest
		Since 1969, Yakima Southwest Rotary Club has pursued a mission to support youth and youth organizations through direct membership involvement as well as through fund raising for youth-oriented organizations.
		The Yakima Valley is home to many from this community and state in Mexico.
		Yakima Southwest Rotarians, in conjuction with other 5060 clubs, hope to bring needed supplies and support for the youth of Encarnacion de Diaz during the coming years.
	www.southwestrotary.org (341 words)

	Yakima Herald Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News, Classifieds, Information, Advertising
		Longtime Chamber of Commerce director dies - Gary Webster, the recently retired veteran chief executive of the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce and an ardent advocate for a wide variety of...
		Accused kidnappers' first target got away - Two men accused of kidnapping a Yakima woman at gunpoint in one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods tried to abduct another woman earlier the...
		Rezone of State Fair Park requested - In a move leading to annexing State Fair Park to the city of Yakima, the Central Washington State Fair Association is seeking a rezone of its more...
	www.yakima-herald.com (321 words)

	Communities - Welcome to Yakima
		Yakima is located at the confluence of the Naches and Yakima Rivers in Washington State.
		Located between the Yakima Valley, and the Cascade Mountains, Yakima is the thriving community center for a diverse population.
		Yakima Valley’s thriving wine industry has experienced a surge in popularity, gaining international recognition for exceptional quality.
	www.yakima-wa.com (390 words)

	YCFD5 home page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Yakima County Fire District No. 5 proudly protects 40,000 people living in an area of approximately 700 square miles.
		We operate out of 16 fire stations and have 20 paid personnel which include firefighters, dispatchers, mechanics, battalion officers and chief officers and about 220 active volunteers that protect a primarily rural area.
		To provide to the citizens of Yakima County Fire District No. 5, without prejudice or favoritism, protection from the negative effects of explosion, hazardous materials, fires, illness and accidents through fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, emergency rescue services and comprehensive pre-hospital medical care.
	www.ycfd5.com (135 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Yakima Indians
		A Shahaptian tribe formerly dwelling on the banks of the Columbia, the Wénatchee, and northern branches of the Yakima (Ya-ki-má, runaway) Rivers, in the east of Washington.
		But war broke out and the plan was not executed till 1859; even then some of the Palus Indians never came to the reservation.
		The Yakima probably followed the main customs of the Shahaptian tribes; they fed on salmon, roots, and berries; carried on commerce between the west of the Cascades and the Eastern Rocky Mountains; and frequently crossed the mountains to hunt the buffalo.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/15732a.htm (314 words)

	Yakima School District
		Parents and guardians of children in the Yakima School District are reminded that no school...
		All incoming freshmen in the Yakima School District are invited to a Ninth Grade Academy at their school.
		The Yakima School District has embraced an ambitious improvement plan — “The Roadmap” —, which calls for increased student achievement,...
	www.ysd.wednet.edu (156 words)

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