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 […]
Unanimous decision on tideflats to benefit Tribe’s future
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. When it was all over, Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan made her way around the table handing out Indigenous beads to the entire City of Tacoma Tideflats Steering Committee members, commemorating an achievement seven years in the making. The committee, which consists of two representatives from the Puyallup Tribe, […]
Puyallup Tribal community comes together to help unhoused locals
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “A plethora of individuals in need throughout the Tacoma region garnered assistance on Dec. 7 at the annual Helping the Homeless event at the former Puyallup Tribal Administration Building on Portland Avenue. “The event, which kicked off at 10 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning, saw hundreds of people […]
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority breaks ground on new administration building
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. More than 100 individuals ignored frigid temperatures hovering in the mid-30s for an unforgettable celebration on the Puyallup Reservation. The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority officially broke ground on a brand-new building on Dec. 4. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud, Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller, Councilwoman Annette Bryan, Councilman James […]
Toxic piling removal underway at remnants of Dickman Lumber Mill
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Cleanup part of long process to restore long-abused waters of Commencement Bay The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has begun the undertaking of removing pilings at Dickman Mill Park. Located on Commencement Bay, the derelict structure has been polluting the area for years as removal projects were stunted […]
Vice Chairwoman Miller selected to serve on Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s transition team
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. As Governor-elect Bob Ferguson prepares to assume the role in 2025, he’ll have a familiar face to the Puyallup Tribe helping him do that. Puyallup Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller was personally asked by Ferguson to serve on his transition team as he readies for his time as […]
Councilwoman Bryan honored by Puget Sound Business Journal
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puget Sound Business Journal recently named Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan one of its Directors of the Year, recognizing her for the work she’s done serving on various organizational boards throughout the community, including the Puyallup Tribal Council. Throughout her career, Bryan has been a member of not […]