Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

09/04/2026

🔥 Fire Disaster Relief Available

The Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington is offering immediate financial relief to individuals and families impacted by recent fires.

Funds are available to help you purchase essential everyday items and secure vital resources, including:

•Food & Groceries
•Emergency Housing & Lodging
•Clothing
•Transportation Assistance

If you or someone you know has been affected and needs support, please reach out right away.

📞 Questions? Contact Mayra Licea at (509) 575-6114 for more information on how to apply.

09/04/2026

There are a few upcoming office closures throughout the Yakama Nation government for holiday observances - please see attached list for more information. Thank you for your understanding.

09/03/2026

📢 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Sprung Structure Hours & Closure Update 📢

Please note the following changes to our schedule:

✅ Friday, September 4, 2026
The EOC will close at 1:00 PM as staff will be released early for the day.

✅ Saturday Hours
Effective immediately, the EOC will be closed on Saturdays due to limited deliveries and reduced service demand.

✅ Labor Day Hours (Monday, September 7, 2026)
We will be OPEN from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

✅ Temporary Closure for Cleaning & Restocking
The EOC will close at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and reopen at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This will allow staff time to clean, organize, and restock our shelves.

✅ Regular Hours Beginning Thursday, September 10, 2026
Monday through Friday
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📞 Emergency Assistance
If you have an emergency while the EOC is closed, please contact (509) 945-2939.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the EOC and our community. ❤️

09/02/2026

🚨 Important Community Notice: Temporary Closure 🚨

The Yakama Nation Commodity Foods Program will be temporarily closed next week from Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 2026.

Here are the key details for our community:

Why: Crews are completing necessary interior pipe installation work.
LIHEAP: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program services remain fully open.
Contact: Mary Wahpat at (509) 865-5121 ext. 4536 for information.

We appreciate your understanding while we make these facility improvements! Please share this post to help inform your friends and family.

09/01/2026

📢 Notice: Pinashukt (Enrollment) Program Hours of Operation

The Pinashukt (Enrollment) Program will continue to operate on the following schedule until further notice:

🕘 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

🕘 Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

🚪 Closed daily for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

⚫ Burial Assistance: To arrange burial assistance outside of regular business hours or during office closures, please contact the Yakama Nation Tribal Police at (509) 865-2933.

Thank you for your understanding.

08/31/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

Street and sidewalk improvements will begin Monday, August 31, 2026, in the area shown on the map. Road closures are expected Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Local business access will be maintained. Construction is expected to continue for approximately 65 working days.

Please use caution and follow posted traffic control and detour signs.

AVISO DE CIERRE DE CALLE

Las mejoras de calles y banquetas comenzarán el lunes 31 de agosto de 2026 en el área mostrada en el mapa. Se esperan cierres de calles de lunes a jueves de 7:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Se mantendrá el acceso a los negocios locales. Se espera que la construcción continúe durante aproximadamente 65 días laborables.

Por favor maneje con precaución y siga la señalización de tránsito y los desvíos establecidos.

08/28/2026

August 28, 2026 Update: Washington State Emergency Management has completed intake appointments for today. We are working to establish another date and time for their team to return so additional families affected by the White Swan Fire can apply for assistance. We will share updates as soon as they become available.

08/28/2026

Attention fire-affected families: Washington State Emergency Management will be conducting resource intakes tomorrow, Friday, August 28, 2026.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the recent fires, please come to the Eagle Seelatsee Auditorium to connect with support services.

🗓️ Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Eagle Seelatsee Auditorium
⚠️ Important Note: A photo ID will be required for the intake process.

Please share this post to help ensure all affected families in our community receive this important information.

08/27/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY ALERT: EVACUATION SHELTER OPEN 🚨

The Celilo Longhouse is now open as an evacuation center for residents of Wishram and Wishram Heights who are being displaced by the wildfire. If you are currently under evacuation orders or need a safe place to go, please head there immediately.

Spread the word to ensure neighbors, friends, and family in the area see this update.

📢 Share this post: Help us get this information to anyone who might be out of range of emergency alerts.

08/25/2026

Thinking about buying a home? 🏠

Yakama Nation Tribal Members are invited to join a Virtual Homebuying Workshop tomorrow, August 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn about the homebuying process and available resources.

📞 Questions? Contact Corina Fielder at (253) 255-5941.

Thinking about buying a home? Join us TOMORROW, AUGUST 26TH from 5-7pm for a FREE virtual homebuying workshop for Yakama Nation Tribal Members!
Learn about mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and your path to homeownership. The link to register is here: https://tinyurl.com/YakamaWorkshop
See you there! 🏡