Amanda McKinney- Yakima County Commissioner Position 1

05/30/2026

All are welcome at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association State Track meet happening right here in through Saturday night at Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School in Yakima. Come cheer on these incredible athletes from across Washington State! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🥇

05/13/2026

Welcome to the Yakima Valley, FIRA! is proud to host this incredible Ag-Tech conference this October. Hosting this event is a major step in solidifying the Yakima Basin as the premier Agriculture Producing Region AND Agricultural Technology Hub. Let the innovation flourish! 🌱

The ambitious team effort to pursue bringing FIRA from California to the Yakima Valley was lead by our amazing team at the Yakima County Development Association lead by Jonathan Smith and Joe Schmitt. Our community stakeholders played a huge role, including Washington State Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, WTFRC, Perry Technical Institute, Yakima Valley College, YCDA Board Members, State Fair Park, Yakima Valley and many industry growers and suppliers. Thank you! Our community partners are valued and appreciated!

04/27/2026

Thank you, First Responders, for always answering the call! We are grateful for you each and every day! Naches Fire Department Nile-Cliffdell Fire & Rescue Dist #14 Yakima County Sheriff's Office Yakima County Fire District 4 - East Valley Yakima County Fire District #5 Yakima Valley Emergency Management City of Yakima Fire Department

04/19/2026

Irrigation water is flowing across the entire Yakima Basin thanks to the hard work and dedication of the incredible folks at each of our Irrigation Districts, like Sunnyside Valley. They pride themselves on in-house craftsmanship and repairs.

Our water delivery systems are engineering marvels and vital to our economy. Give them all a wave when you see them on the road!

04/15/2026

A beautiful aerial view of Springtime along the Yakima River, the lifeblood of our bountiful Yakima Basin communities.

04/08/2026

Proud to stand with our Sheriffs and the constitutional right that each of us have as citizens to elect and hold them accountable. Yakima County Sheriff's Office

Four Washington state sheriffs have joined in a lawsuit against SB5974, the bill which allows a sheriff to be removed after decertification by an appointed committee. I, and our state association, fully support the lawsuit.

The issue is not accountability: it is the ability of voters to retain local control.

Sheriff Robert Udell

04/02/2026

It was a joy and an honor to spend the evening at Whistlin' Jack's Lodge and Outpost with the Fighting 410’s of the Nile-Cliffdell Fire & Rescue Dist #14 celebrating the courageous and selfless community volunteers and their partners from Yakima County Sheriff's Office, Naches Fire Department, Yakima Valley Emergency Management, Highland Fire District and others who serve Chinook Pass and Nile Valley residents and visitors. Thank you, each of you, for all you do to answer the call! 🙏

02/28/2026

Please join me and other engaged community members on March 16th in Shaping Yakima County’s Economic Future!

Thank you to those who joined our November Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy kickoff meeting. On March 16, we will hold our second community input meeting at Heritage University in Toppen*sh.

Lend your voice in shaping the infrastructure, workforce, and growth priorities that will impact your business over the next decade and beyond. This is the room to be in! Bring your ideas, challenges, and goals — and feel free to invite colleagues or partners who should be part of the conversation.

Date and Time: March 16, 2-4 PM
Location: Heritage University
Free Registration:

Join us to help shape Yakima County's economic development strategy

02/25/2026

Incredible news after a lot of effort and strong work by so many! Our critical water delivery infrastructure is worth investing in!

Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Marks Pivotal Moment After Fire Damage; Repairs Set to Begin.

02/16/2026

Very grateful for the strong community support and those advocating by our side to bring the GOFAR FIRA Team to ! Exciting plans ahead as we work with our stakeholders in Ag, Technical Education & Training, Business Development, USDA, WSU and more! 🌱