By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud (sɫupayqʷuʔ) was one of 10 honored individuals recognized during the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Intellectual House (wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ) at the University of Washington on March 14. The building is located within the University of Washington campus in Seattle and serves as a space where […]
Chief Leschi CTE program provides hands-on career experience
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News The Career and Technical Education program at Chief Leschi Schools, launched in its current form in fall 2020, was designed in part to make sure students see all possibilities and career paths they can take upon graduation. The program is divided into five pathways: hospitality (culinary arts), science and […]
Sustainability Program hosts community tree share
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News The Puyallup Tribe Sustainability Program, in partnership with the Tacoma Tree Foundation, hosted a community Tree share on March 7. The event featured a range of native shrubs and trees available in various sizes, including Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, osoberry and more. Members of the community were able to […]
Parent Engagement Night – Boundaries
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News The Wrap Around Program continued its series of monthly Parent Engagement nights on Feb. 28, inviting families out to the Little Wild Wolves Youth Center for a meal and community forum. The evening focused on discussing healthy boundaries and how to know when they’ve been crossed, whether they be […]
Salish Sea Kit debuts in Seattle
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud was recognized for her artistic ability at the Seattle Sounders FC match at Lumen Field in Seattle on March 8. McCloud collaborated with Gail White Eagle (Muckleshoot) and Danielle Morsette (Suquamish) over the past two years to create the latest Seattle Sounders FC kit. […]
Warriors standout signs with University of Puget Sound
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Chief Leschi Warriors senior Joey Earl will continue his football and track career a mere nine miles down the road from the Puyallup Reservation. A signing day ceremony commenced in the Chief Leschi Schools auditorium on Feb. 27, where Earl signed his paperwork to continue his athletic career at […]
Meet the new Emerald Queen Casino management duo
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News Two new faces are roaming the floor of the Emerald Queen Casino as new management recently took over the Tribe’s casinos in Tacoma and Fife. Yale Rowe and Peter Chu are now in charge of the two casinos and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in […]
Vice Chair testifies for state vehicle sales bill
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff. Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller testified on Feb. 21 in support of a bill that would simplify car sales to Tribal members in Washington state. The bill, HB1525, would provide a sales and use tax exemption for a motor vehicle sold to a Tribe or Tribal member. Rep. Amy Walen of […]
Department Spotlight – Housing
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News “Affordable housing is an incredibly important resource for community members, and the Puyallup Tribal Housing Department understands this need better than anyone. Working to develop new housing projects and upkeeping existing homes for the membership, its team is dedicated to cultivating opportunities that allow more Tribal Members to take […]