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Topic: Yakima County, Washington


  
  Yakima County, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yakima County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington.
In the county, the population is spread out with 31.80% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 19.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,828, and the median income for a family is $39,746.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yakima_County,_Washington   (386 words)

  
 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)

  
 Washington Counties, Washington (More Information)
Lincoln County is bordered on the north by the Columbia River and the Spokane River.
Stevens County is bordered by the Spokane River on the south and the Columbia River on the west,...
Yakima County centers on the Yakima Valley and extends from the summits of the Cascades to the...
www.ohwy.com /wa/w/wacounty.htm   (996 words)

  
 Yakima on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Jude Doty, of Yakima, Washington, is fighting state laws that prohibit his sons Zach, left, and Stephen, from working with him in his construction business.
Grapes ripen at Sagelane Vineyards in the Yakima Valley of Washington.
The legend of Bigfoot originated in Yakima, Washington, but according to costume maker Philip Morris it was a Charlotte, North Carolina, gorilla suit that sparked an international cult.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/Y/Yakima.asp   (744 words)

  
 Yakima Washington Resource Guide, City or community of Yakima, Washington Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The population of Yakima is approximately 63,510 (1997).
Yakima is positioned 46.59 degrees north of the equator and 120.52 degrees west of the prime meridian.
North Yakima was both incorporated and named the county seat of Yakima County on January 27, 1886.
www.usacitiesonline.com /wacountyyakima.htm   (651 words)

  
 ATSDR - Health Consultation - North Galloway Road, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
This health consultation was prepared at the request of a resident to evaluate the potential health hazard posed by lead and arsenic contamination resulting from past use of lead arsenate pesticide on property located in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
A recent blood lead survey conducted by the Washington State Department of Health in the fall of 1999 found very low incidence of elevated blood lead in children living in agricultural areas of central Washington despite past widespread use of lead arsenate in the region.
It is difficult to assign a single environmental cause to the cancers reported by the resident in Yakima.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov /hac/pha/northgalloway/ngr_p1.html   (2632 words)

  
 Pioneer Church History: Yakima County, WA.
Flint has been preaching publicly and from house to house all over Yakima county for the last ten years, and has so labored that he thinks the time for a good ingathering is at hand.
The building was placed in the middle of the block between Yakima Avenue and "A" Street on the east side of Third Street.
Eshelman was a Constitutional delegate from Yakima when Washington Territory became the State of Washington in 1889.
ncbible.org /nwh/WaYakima.html   (1237 words)

  
 OFM County and City Data for Yakima County, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Intercensal and Postcensal Estimates of County Population by Age and Sex: 1980-2004
A variety of income indicators for Washington counties and regions with tables, charts, and discussion from the Washington State University (WSU) Cooperative Extension.
Revenue and expenditure data for counties and cities in Washington from the State Auditor's Office.
www.ofm.wa.gov /localdata/yaki.htm   (736 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Yakima County, Washington Obituaries
A former volunteer at the Yakima Senior Center, she is survived by five children, Carol Klingele, Al Beaudry, Faye Beaudry and Don Beaudry, all of Yakima, and Ken Beaudry of Kent, Wash.; a sister, Mary Pearl Todd of Portland; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Otis was born in Eakly, Okla. She moved from Spokane to the Yakima area in January 1999.
Salverda was born in Yakima and was raised in the Buena Heights area.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/wa/wa-yakima5.htm   (1843 words)

  
 Yakima County, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
County data may not match other published sources which may have been based on data extracted at different times.
County data may not add to the state totals presented in the State of Washington profile or the Human Services section.
Note: County data will not add to the state totals presented in the Washington State profile because the county numbers exclude drivers whose county of residence is unknown and vehicles for which county of licensing is unknown.
www.ofm.wa.gov /databook/county/yaki.htm   (556 words)

  
 #467: 07-06-04 JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SETTLES VOTING RIGHTS LAWSUIT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY, WASHINGTON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a consent decree with Yakima County, Washington, settling allegations that the county had violated the voting rights of Spanish-speaking voters.
The government’s complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court, alleged that the county failed to produce adequate or complete translations or advise Spanish-speaking voters that translations were available.
The consent decree, which still must be approved by a three judge federal court, requires that the county take the necessary steps to comply with federal law.
www.usdoj.gov /opa/pr/2004/July/04_crt_467.htm   (359 words)

  
 WELCOME TO YAKIMA VALLEY
Located at the confluence of the Naches and Yakima Rivers, Yakima serves as the portal to the cascade mountains to the west and the bountiful Yakima Valley to the east.
Yakima is the largest city in Yakima County, and the 9th largest in Washington.
Yakima’s agricultural base is complemented by non-agricultural interests, including over 250 manufacturing firms.
www.yakimavalleyliving.org   (155 words)

  
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21,206 21,286 -80 -0.4 53005 Benton County, WA..................
46,782 46,511 271 0.6 53023 Garfield County, WA................
160,310 157,244 3,066 1.9 53075 Whitman County, WA.................
www.census.gov /population/estimates/county/co-99-1/99C1_53.txt   (316 words)

  
 City of Prosser_testing
Prosser, dubbed the "Birthplace of the Washington Wine Industry", is known for its growing number of local wineries and the tourism that they generate.
Prosser, the county seat, is located at the far western corner of Benton County just 50 miles from Yakima and 35 miles from the Tri-Cities.
This scenic area is bordered on the north by the Rattlesnake Hills and on the south by the Horse Heaven Hills with the Yakima River running through.
www.cityofprosser.com   (224 words)

  
 Racks & Rack Accessories from Thule, Yakima, And More At Rack Attack
All Thule and Yakima racks and rack accessories are lockable with the addition of lock cores.
Rack Attack carries Yakima and Thule water sport and kayak racks, allowing you to carry up to 4 boats on one car rack.
Yakima and Thule both make water sport racks for kayaks, surfboards, windsurfers, and canoes.
www.RackAttack.com   (1121 words)

  
 Roadside Attractions--Reading 1
A circular frame building with conical roof, sheet-metal "handle," and concrete "spout," it is an example of the roadside architectural follies built during the expansion of the national highway system in the 1920s and 1930s.
In fact, Venturi coined the term "duck" to describe a building in which the architecture is subordinate to the overall symbolic form.
A favorite and familiar landmark in Spokane, Washington, the Benewah Milk Bottle is an example of the concept of literalism in advertising.
www.cr.nps.gov /NR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/6roadside/6facts1.htm   (920 words)

  
 Anderson Family Cemetery - Yakima County, Washington
This inactive cemetery is considered by many to be in Yakima County, since access to it is through the county.
But it actually lies just inside Kittitas County, because the highway through the area is the county line and land lying on the northwest side of the highway belongs to Kittitas County.
I have not personally visited this cemetery, and I know that there has been numerous changes to the area since the cemetery was transcribed in 1969.
www.interment.net /data/us/wa/yakima/anderson_family.htm   (257 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - U.S. - Washington - Localities
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the activities of the Benton County (Washington) Historical Society, Museum and Cemetery Society and genealogical resources available in the Benton County area.
For former residents and families of White Bluffs, Washington to exchange information and genealogies.White Bluffs was taken over by the Federal Government for the Hanford nuclear reservation during WWII.Some specific families mentioned: Wiehl, Wright, McCotter, Beldin, Randall, Borden.
Aides to research in Clallam County including local addresses for cemeteries, churches, Native American Tribes, libraries, societies and transcripts and abstracts of early births, deaths, and marriages and obituary records.
www.cyndislist.com /wa-local.htm   (1756 words)

  
 Business Wire: Fitch Rts Yakima County, Washington, $33,500,000 Limited Tax GO Bonds, 2002 'A-'
The county's economy is characterized by its dependency on a well-established agriculture and food processing industry, below average income levels, and above average unemployment.
While the project is ultimately secured by the full faith and credit of the county and a limited ad valorem property tax levy, revenues to cover debt service are expected to be generated by contractual payments from municipalities, which will utilize the new facility to house their overflow inmate population.
While the county has earmarked alternative sources of revenue to cover debt service, if needed, any significant disruption in the proposed inmate housing program would add pressure to county operations.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2002_Dec_6/ai_94972195   (642 words)

  
 A chart showing runaway home taxes in Yakima County, Washington State.
is one of 39 counties in Washington State.
It is part of the Yakima Metropolitan Area.
Earnings of persons employed in Yakima County increased from $1,852,162* in 1990 to $3,122,531* in 2000, an average annual growth rate of 5.4%.
www.olympus.net /personal/dwren/2002-yakima.htm   (444 words)

  
 Pierce
In the county, the population is spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 10.20% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $45,204, and the median income for a family is $52,098.
In the county, the population is spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 17.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who are 65 years of age or older.
www.websters-online-dictionary.com /definition/english/pi/pierce.html   (4827 words)

  
 Washington Vital Records Information for Counties (T-Y)
Most Washington state counties offer certified copies of birth certificates from 1937 to present.
Marriage records should be available from the the county auditor where the event occurred.
This page tells how to obtain copies of vital records such as birth certificates, death records, marriage licenses and divorce decrees in Washington Counties.
www.vitalrec.com /wacounties7.html   (487 words)

  
 Office of Emergency Management
About Us The Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management is a joint operation of emergency management created by a 1984 agreement between Yakima County and the towns and cities of Tieton, Naches, Selah, Yakima, Union Gap, Moxee, Harrah, Wapato, Toppenish, Zillah, Granger, Mabton, Sunnyside and Grandview.
YVOEM is governed by the Yakima County Emergency Services Executive Board consisting of a Yakima County Commissioner, four mayors, the Yakima County Sheriff and the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management Director.
Through planning, it is the mission of the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management in cooperation with other jurisdictions of our county to endeavor to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and technological emergencies and disasters.
co.yakima.wa.us /oem/default.htm   (254 words)

  
 Yakima County Washington Genealogy
Yakima County is located in South Central Washington, on the East side of the Cascade Mountains.
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.
This is the digital form of the original book written by the Central Washington Chapter of AHSGR (American Historical Society of Germans From Russia).
www.rootsweb.com /~wayakima   (592 words)

  
 Yakima County Development Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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)

  
 Black Rock Cemetery - Yakima County, Washington
Although Metzker's map of Yakima County gives the name of this inactive cemetery as the Black Rock Cemetery, it is generally known as the Meeker Cemetery, for the Meeboer family, who changed their name to Meeker.
The Cemetery served the Black Rock area, a farming development and village of the turn of the century which was heavily promoted but failed for lack of water.
The Cemetery was copied by Jack M. Lines for publication in the Yakima Valley Genealogy Society bulletin in 1970.
www.interment.net /data/us/wa/yakima/black_rock.htm   (193 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Yakima County, Wash.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
U.S. Representative from Washington 4th District, 1933-43; defeated, 1920 (Farmer-Labor, 4th District), 1924 (Farmer-Labor, 4th District), 1946 (Independent Progressive, 5th District).
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/WA/YA.html   (557 words)

  
 Yakima County, Washington (Counties)
Yakima County centers on the Yakima Valley and extends from the summits of the Cascades to the within a few dozen miles of the Columbia, an incredible range of environmental conditions.
The county seat and largest city on the east slope is Yakima, whose prominence is due to a decision of the railways in the last century.
Between the western and eastern ends of the county, there is a climatic shift to very dry conditions typical of the Columbia Basin in Eastern Washington.
www.ohwy.com /wa/y/yyakima.htm   (130 words)

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