By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The creativity and talent of Puyallup Tribe Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud and two other Coast Salish weavers will soon be seen on the Emerald Queen Casino pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle. McCloud teamed up with fellow weavers Gail White Eagle from the Muckleshoot Tribe and Danielle Morsette […]
Puyallup Chocolates makes its debut at the Tacoma Dome
The Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) team were in constant motion during the first day of the Tacoma Home & Garden Show at the Tacoma Dome on Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. The team spent the weekend handing out sample giveaways of the Puyallup Tribe’s newest business venture, Puyallup Chocolates, and answering a bevy of questions […]
Kenmore Air and Puyallup Tribe expand partnership with international service; new seasonal flights link Tacoma, Victoria
Kenmore Air, in collaboration with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, is excited to announce the extension of their seasonal seaplane flight service between Tacoma’s Ruston Way and Victoria, BC’s Inner Harbour. The service, which will run from May 15 through Sept. 15, offers an unparalleled travel experience, providing the fastest and most scenic route for South […]
North Shore Golf Course renovations underway
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News A better player experience is on its way to North Shore Golf Course as a $7.5 million renovation project around the facility began in November. The biggest part of the renovation is a replacement of the course’s irrigation system. “The original irrigation system is 40 years or older depending […]
Stifling defense propels Warriors on the basketball court
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Pressure is a word synonymous with the sport of basketball. Implying, escaping and handling pressure are keys to success for any high school hoops program. The Chief Leschi Warriors girls basketball team prides itself on dictating the pace of the game from baseline-to-baseline with its full-court press defense. The […]
Optimistic attitude drives Warriors boys hoopsters on the hardwood
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Chief Leschi boys basketball coach David Jenkins Jr. isn’t the kind of coach who only cares about wins and losses. Jenkins, who played for the University of Utah, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Purdue University throughout his collegiate hoops career, is determined to ensure his players succeed off […]
Tribal Member completes WaterCorps internship
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News For some, fishing is a relaxing weekend hobby, but for Puyallup Tribal Member Christopher Lage, it’s a way of life. While Lage was growing up, his family instilled in him a deep respect for the land and its resources. Paired with his growing appreciation for fishing, this led him […]
Chief Leschi standout represents Tribe at Native American All-Star game
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “Puyallup Tribal Member Joey Earl donned his shoulder pads and laced up his football cleats for the final time during his high school career more than 2,000 miles from home. “The Chief Leschi senior star student-athlete, who was selected to compete in the 2025 Native American All-Star game this […]
Former councilman Tim Reynon appointed to governor’s office
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. “Puyallup Tribal Member and former councilman Tim Reynon was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson as the new Director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. “Reynon was appointed in December 2024 following the state election and officially assumed the role Jan. 15. “Reynon will serve as a liaison between […]