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 […]
Councilwoman Bryan receives award from American Lung Association
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff “The American Lung Association has honored Councilwoman Annette Bryan with an Outstanding Mother Award. Each year the association celebrates several women who “prioritize their families while making significant impacts in their professions and philanthropic efforts.” “Other 2025 recipients are Kati Quigley, vice president of portfolio marketing at BMC Software; Lorna […]
World Cup 26 team excited for partnership
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than 500 days away, the Tribe’s World Cup team’s work has begun as they prepare for the Puyallup Tribe to be seen on the world stage. The team consists of Amy McFarland (World Cup Project Director), Connie McCloud (Heritage Division Manager), Chris […]
Puyallup Tribal Members compete at state wrestling tournament
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Puyallup Tribal Members Naiyeli Cruz-Garcia and Ty Satiacum Jr. represented the Puyallup Tribe with pride at the state wrestling tournament Feb. 21-22 at the Tacoma Dome. Cruz-Garcia, a senior at Chief Leschi Schools, advanced the furthest of the eight wrestlers the school sent, nearly making it to a medal […]
Puyallup Tribal Veterans march in Ira Hayes Parade
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. A February trip to Sacaton, Ariz., has become tradition for the Puyallup Tribal Veterans every year as the group makes the trip to march in the Iwo Jima Flag Raising Commemoration Parade. The event takes place in the birthplace of Ira Hayes, a Gila River Indian Community Member and […]