Win Tickets to See Norah O'Donnell at Yakima Town Hall Series

Norah O'Donnell is coming to town as the featured speaker for the next 2025-2026 Yakima Town Hall Series. Want to win 2 free reserved seats to see the acclaimed former news presenter? Enter to win in the contest entry below.

Norah O'Donnell in Yakima, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Norah began her career nearly 30 years ago and was most recently the head anchor and managing editor for CBS News until her departure in February of this year. She has interviewed countless dignitaries, celebrities, and newsmakers and won dozens of awards for her television journalism and exclusive interviews.

Norah O'Donnell. Photo Getty Images for Women in Media Foundation

O'Donnell was selected as a 2024 vice-presidential debate moderator alongside Margaret Brennan, which featured Minnesota governor Tim Walz and then-senator J.D. Vance. Norah has an upcoming book, We the Women, which will highlight stories of unsung women heroes in American history from 1776 to today.

With hopes to inspire all in attendance, Norah will share parts of her journey with the Yakima audience, focusing her thoughts on leadership, current affairs, gender equity, and resilience.

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Photo Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Women in Media Foundation, Yakima Town Hall via Facebook, and Canva

Tickets to see Norah speak live on the Capitol Theatre stage are on sale now, but we are giving away a coveted pair of reserved seats, compliments of the esteemed Yakima Town Hall Board of Directors! Contest ends Friday, October 17th at 11:59 p.m.

The Yakima Town Hall speaker series began in 1972 and has brought many amazing journalists, photographers, newsmakers, and actors. Their motto is, "Give us an hour we'll bring you the world."

Polar explorer and climate tech investor Ben Saunders, and best-selling author Erik Larson are the next upcoming Town Hall speakers. Visit YakimaTownHall.com to learn more.