By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. The Chief Leschi Warriors field general on both sides of the ball on the gridiron will get the opportunity to lace up his cleats one more time during his high school career. Senior quarterback/free safety Joseph Earl, who will graduate in June 2025, was selected to compete in the […]
Winter Solstice Coastal Jam
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puyallup Tribe welcomed in Tribal Members from around the area to take part in the Winter Solstice Coastal Jam on Dec. 21. Community members and their families took part in a warm meal of fry bread and hamburger soup following stories by the fire from Puyallup Tribal Member […]
Culture Night Christmas Stockings series epitomizes togetherness during holiday season
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. The third and final week of the Culture Night Christmas Stockings series saw its largest crowd converge on Winner’s Gym on Dec. 19 in Tacoma. When attendees gathered for the blessing and prayer before dinner, conducted by Victor Rodriguez, multiple individuals commented the prayer circle was significantly larger than […]
Puyallup Tribe donates more than $600,000 to 47 local organizations
PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.—The Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust Board and Puyallup Tribal Council have awarded 47 local organizations a combined $645,163. Representatives of the nonprofit and charitable organizations were greeted and thanked by members of the Puyallup Tribal Council as they arrived for the Dec. 19 celebration at the Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom in Fife. […]
Our Sacred Youth Appreciation Dinner honors Canoe Journey contributors
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “Gratitude was the theme permeating Winner’s Gymnasium during the Our Sacred Youth Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 17 in Tacoma. “The event, which was put together by the Puyallup Tribe Culture Department, honored and recognized all individuals who helped with the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey 2024 that […]
Puyallup Tribe honored with generous gift from Tacoma City Ballet
By Katie Manzanares, Puyallup Tribal News. “The Puyallup Tribe is often known for being generous and welcoming, but recently the Tribe was on the receiving end of amazing generosity. “Tacoma City Ballet gifted the Tribe 400 tickets to its Dec. 20 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the historic Pantages Theater. Valued at over $26,000, the […]
Weavers display immense talents, creativity
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News “Patience and perseverance were evident and witnessed throughout the duration of the second annual Winter Weavers Event on Dec. 14 at Winner’s Gymnasium in Tacoma. The Puyallup Tribe’s Culture Department and Heritage Division proudly hosted the gathering, which included Tribal Members as well as teachers and visitors from other […]
Giving Hope Gala raises $676,000 in second year
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. “The Giving Hope Gala returned for its second year Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Emerald Queen Casino Event Center in Tacoma, bringing in a total of $676,000 to benefit the Salish Cancer Center’s Patient Financial Assistance Fund, eclipsing last year’s total of $532,000. “The event was held to raise […]
Department Spotlight – Grandview Early Learning Center
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. “The Grandview Early Learning Center isn’t just a day care, it’s a culturally focused program that emphasizes the importance of community and culture for Native children. Cultural Coordinator Archie Cantrell explained the goal of GELC is to provide a safe and nurturing environment to all Native American children by […]