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 […]
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A Big Move for Our Nurse Sharks
Exciting changes are happening to our aquariums as we move our four nurse sharks from the Outer Reef habitat in the Tropical Reef Aquarium to their new home, the Baja Bay habitat in the Pacific Seas Aquarium. This move is part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best care for our animals while also creating an engaging and educational […]
Community Events on March 17 and 20 Offer Opportunities to Meet Interim Fire Chief
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is hosting two community events – one in-person and one virtual – in March to offer Tacoma community members opportunities to meet Interim Fire Chief Sionna Stallings-Ala’ilima. Interim Fire Chief Stallings-Ala’ilima is under consideration for a permanent appointment as Fire Chief and will present her leadership vision and […]
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 […]
Tacoma Community College Running Start Virtual Information Sessions Coming Up
Families with high school students, are you interested in learning how high school juniors and seniors can earn tuition-free college credit while completing high school? Attend a Tacoma Community College Running Start Virtual Information Session: Attend an information session to learn more.
Lorca in a Green Dress at Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Little Theatre announcement. Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department bring Pulitzer Prize-winner, Nilo Cruz’s surrealist play to life. Lorca in a Green Dress is directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, and choreographed by Marisela Fleites-Lear. Lorca in a Green Dress pays homage to Federico García Lorca, writer […]
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 […]
TCC End of Quarter Concerts
Concerts are held in Building 2 at Tacoma Community College unless otherwise noted and are free and open to the public (donations accepted). TCC Orchestra March 7, 7:30 p.m. Conducted by Dr. John Falskow, with violin soloist Laila West. “The Quiet Between” March 11, 7:00 p.m. Concert with Dr. Anne Lyman at Slavonian Hall in […]