Yakama Nation lease agreement cut amid federal spending reductions
The Yakama Nation announced the early termination of its lease agreement with the General Services Agency, ending a five-year contract two years ahead of schedule due to federal budget cuts under the Department of Government Efficiency. The lease, valued at $533,985, provided office space for 85 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) employees at the Yakama Nation's Toppenish, Wash., headquarters. Although the termination notice did not specify a reason, the DOGE website lists it as a savings. The lease was originally scheduled to end in October 2027 but will now terminate on September 25, 2025. The BIA has stated it will continue to provide services to the tribe despite the lease changes.
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