Kittitas County proclaims days honoring local student athletes and FFA winner
The board approved proclamations recognizing four local student achievements — Jalina Blackmore, Nellie Nicholls, Hayden Mede, and Lillianna McGuffin — setting specific celebratory dates in June and July 2026.
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The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners approved proclamations honoring local student accomplishments during its June 16, 2026 regular meeting. Commissioners declared June 23, 2026, as Jalina Blackmore Day to recognize her WIAA 2B state championship in the high jump; June 25, 2026, as Nellie Nicholls Day for her WIAA 2B 400‑meter state championship; June 26, 2026, as Hayden Mede Day for his WIAA 2B 100‑meter state championship; and July 3, 2026, as Lillianna McGuffin Day for winning the Washington State FFA Agriculture Education competition.
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