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Welcome to the Yakima Valley!

The Yakama Indians were the first people in our Valley

White settlers first moved to the area in the 1850's

Fort Simcoe was established in 1856

Railroads brought many settlers to the region

Homesteaders migrated to the Yakima Valley in search of opportunity

The Yakima river provide water for farms and cities

Yakima County is the 12th largest agricultural production area in the United States (#1 in the nation for apples)

The region celebrates its ethnic diversity

Mt. Adams is just one of our regions many treasures

Fog blankets the Naches River Valley

Rimrock Lake, a destination for recreation, camping, and memorable scenery

Clear Lake at Dawn

Springtime flowers blanket the hills surrounding the Yakima Valley

Rural and urban landscapes intermingle to create vibrant communities

Take advantage of big city arts and entertainment

Historic buildings and specialty shops in the North Front Street District

Enjoy Downtown Yakima's nightlife

Yakima's symphony orchestra enjoys a stellar reputation

Festivals and live theater are all part of the Yakima Valleay arts scene

Visual Tour of the Yakima Valley

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Applying gel coating during manufacturing, Amtech Corporation

Finished components at Amtech Corporation

Sport aircraft manufacturing at CubCrafters, Inc.

Hydralic actuators manufactured at GE Aviation

Laser guided apple sorting machines

Local hops processing

Laboratory work at Sunnyside Community Hospital

Whirlpool call center

Yakima Regional Cardiac & Medical Center

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital

Business & Economy

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City of Selah with the Fred Redmon Bridge

American Bald Eagles in Our Own Backyards

Mt. Adams Overlooking the City of Yakima

City of Yakima at Sunset

Myron Lake near I-82

Terrace Heights in the Fall Season

Flyfishing in the Yakima Canyon

Snow Covers the Naches Valley

Spring Wildflowers in the Wenas Valley

Yakima Valley Orchards Make a Stunning Landscape

Yakima Valley Landscapes

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Food Processors Doing Well – but Preoccupied with New Regulations

We must be eating well these days. Companies processing and packaging food are enjoying very favorable times. According to Dave Zepponi, President of the Northwest Food Processors Association (NFPA), the industry weathered the recession quite well. The industry has actually grown over the past few years and Zepponi says processors and industry suppliers are both [...]

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