Black Horse Appointed to Yakima County Bench

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  Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Bree Black Horse as Yakima County Superior Court Judge“Olympia – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Bree Black Horse to the position of Yakima County Superior Court Judge.”
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  The appointment was on September 9, 2026“September 09, 2026 Story Body Black Horse joins Yakima County Bench in first expansion in nearly 20 years OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Bree Black Horse to the position of Yakima County Superior Court Judge.”
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  Bree Black Horse's position is the first new addition to Yakima County's court system“This is the first new position added to the Yakima County Superior Court since 1998.”
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  The addition to Yakima County's court system occurred since 1998“This is the first new position added to the Yakima County Superior Court since 1998.”
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  Black Horse has over 12 years of legal experience“Black Horse is a career litigator with more than 12 years of experience handling criminal and civil cases in federal, state and Tribal courts.”
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  Black Horse handled criminal and civil cases in federal, tribal, and state courts“Black Horse is a career litigator with more than 12 years of experience handling criminal and civil cases in federal, state and Tribal courts.”
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  Black Horse previously served as an Assistant U. S. Attorney“Black Horse previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, where she became the first regional prosecutor in the Northwest dedicated to addressing cases involving Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).”
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  Black Horse focused on Missing or Murdered Indigenous People cases as an Assistant U. S. Attorney“Black Horse previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, where she became the first regional prosecutor in the Northwest dedicated to addressing cases involving Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).”
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  Governor Ferguson praised Black Horse as an 'accomplished and diligent attorney with broad legal knowledge'““Bree Black Horse is an accomplished and diligent attorney with broad legal knowledge and deep roots in the Yakima County community,” Governor Ferguson said.”
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  The appointment fills a new position created by a law“Black Horse’s appointment, effective today, fills the new position created by a law signed by Governor Ferguson earlier this year.”
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  The law was signed by Governor Ferguson earlier this year“Black Horse’s appointment, effective today, fills the new position created by a law signed by Governor Ferguson earlier this year.”
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  Black Horse will serve Yakima County residents“"I am honored and grateful to Governor Ferguson for the opportunity to serve the people of Yakima County," Black Horse said.”
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  Black Horse will serve Yakima County residents who rely on the court system for justice mattersNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.