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Toppenish, Washington (AP)
The Yakama Nation has given each of its roughly 10,000 tribal members $2,000 to help cover costs for the holidays, a one-time payment from casino profits that equates to about a $20 million infusion into the local economy.
Tribal members asked for the money earlier during December at the tribe’s General Council meeting, where tribal leaders are elected and major decisions made.
The Yakama Nation has given each of its roughly 10,000 tribal members $2,000 to help cover costs for the holidays, a one-time payment from casino profits that equates to about a $20 million infusion into the local economy.
Tribal members asked for the money earlier during December at the tribe’s General Council meeting, where tribal leaders are elected and major decisions made.
