“We can do so much within a short distance. We enjoy hiking, canoeing, and kayaking and having these activities so close is such a blessing.” - Dana Gailon, Englund Law Firm
By the turn of the 20th century, the Yakima Valley’s agricultural community was well established and growing quickly. Valley farmers actively recruited Japanese immigrants from the Seattle area to come work in their fields. Many welcomed the opportunity, eventually settling around the Wapato area.
It didn’t take long to learn the trade and by 1910 many [...]