
Tribal leaders make their voices heard
U.S. Senate committee hears from Northwest Tribes on social, economic barriers
Tribal leaders from around the region gathered at Emerald Queen Casino in Fife’s ballroom to share issues that sit high in Indian Country with some of the nation’s decision makers. Read more...

Puyallup Tribe hosts second annual weaving conference
The second annual Coast Salish Weaving Confer- Read more...

Welcome Figure reaches completion
Puyallup Tribal artist’s work installed soon
In a large, unassuming gravel lot in Fife, the region’s next large-scale public art installation is reaching the end of the road. Read more...

Cultural services reaching further in Puyallup
Long-time culture guru Connie McCloud is expanding cultural resources
After more than 20 years of providing cultural services to clients at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, Connie McCloud is broadening her scope. Read more...
Good times roll at the EQC employee picnic
The sun was shinning on Aug. 3, which made the third annual Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) employee picnic even that much better. EQC hosted the event at the Puyallup fairgrounds for employees and their families. Read more...
Tradition, family, respect all integral at Canoe Journey
On July 9, hundreds of individuals from a multitude of local tribes gathered together at the shore of Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park along with the Puyallup Canoe Family to celebrate traditions, culture and a way of life. Read more...

Tribe brings unity to the community
Tribal leaders and local families gathered to enjoy good weather and good company during Community Alliance’s July 10 Kick Off event. Read more...
For the fifth year, the Washington State History Museum will be celebrating local native culture through the two-day outdoor event In The Spirit: Native Arts Market and Festival. Read more...
Two of Puyallup’s oldest members honored at luncheon
Between Tribal members Patricia Lobb and Donald Gilich, they have lived a lot of life – 185 years to be exact. Read more...
Patricia Lobb was born March 3, 1915 to William Joseph, a Puyallup Tribal member, and Rose Herrington of the Yakama Tribe. She had two older brothers, Arthur and Victor Ladderout, which caused her to grow up as a bit of a tomboy in her youth. Read more...
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