Announcements – Puyallup Tribal News

20 Sep

Puyallup Tribal Council endorses Bob Ferguson for governor

Vice Chair gives endorsement in person at fundraiser PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.—The Puyallup Tribal Council has endorsed Attorney General Bob Ferguson to be the next governor of Washington. Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller delivered the endorsement at a fundraiser for Ferguson on Sept. 17. “The Puyallup Tribe has made a unanimous decision that the right person to be governor of this state is Bob Ferguson,” she said. “When you see something in somebody that you feel is honest, true ... who shares the values that you have, you have to get involved. I am proud to support Bob Ferguson.” Tribal Council…

07 Sep

Statement From Tribal Council: Good riddance, WestRock

For almost a century, the WestRock paper mill belched polluted air and water into our ancestral homelands, putting everyone’s health at risk and contaminating our land while its owners happily raked in profits. Believe us: We’re more than happy to see this blight on our land go. WestRock is just one of many destructive industries put in the Port of Tacoma over a hundred years, another effort to ruin what was once pristine and destroy our way of life and threaten everyone who lived around it. We do recognize the loss of jobs and expect WestRock will live up to…

01 Sep

Sisters share what it takes to become powwow royalty

Sisters Tala and Taiah Mitchell, who are members of the Puyallup Tribe, have been attending powwows since they were young. As children, they looked up to older girls who held powwow royalty titles and considered them role models within the community. “Once I came into the powwow circle, I always admired the looks of the crowns and the way they set a good example for everybody,” said Tala. Their cousins also ran for powwow royalty, further inspiring Tala and Taiah. “We were able to watch them and follow the example of what title they held,” said Taiah. Each contestant is…

01 Sep

Statement From Tribal Council: Court finds Electron Hydro LLC and COO liable under Clean Water Act

Ever since we learned that Electron Hydro LLC had polluted the Puyallup River with artificial turf, we have fought to hold it accountable. Today a judge found both Electron Hydro and its chief operating officer, Thom Fischer, liable under the Clean Water Act for illegally discharging turf and other construction materials into the river. We are pleased with the ruling. It’s another step to accountability. Now we look forward to determinations as to the penalties for this reckless, idiotic act that has caused so much damage. Despite the Tribe’s tireless efforts to remove toxic pollutants put into the river by…

29 Aug

Free Washington State Fair tickets available to Puyallup Tribal Elders while supplies last

Puyallup Tribal Elders can “Do the Puyallup” for free this year thanks to free Washington State Fair tickets from the Tribe's Elders Wellness Center (while supplies last). There are two easy ways for Puyallup Tribal members who are 55 and older to pick those up: Either stop by the Elders Center during normal business hours (it closes at noon on Friday) or look for Elders Director Vernetta Miller at the Labor Day Weekend Pow-wow at Chief Leschi Schools this weekend. Washington’s biggest end-of-summer celebration kicks off Friday and runs through Sept. 24 this year, bringing more than three weeks of…

15 Aug

Attention Puyallup Tribal Members- Membership Meeting Postponed. Tentatively scheduled for October 21.

We have a lot of good things happening at the Tribe and are excited to share them with you. Unfortunately, we regret to inform you that the Puyallup Tribe’s Membership meeting scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. This decision has been made in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, and it aligns with the guidance provided by our medical director, Dr. Shelton, prioritizing the safety and well-being of our community. Please mark your calendars for the rescheduled meeting, which is now set for October 21. Further details…

25 Jul

Tickets for scenic flights from Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront on sale now

Puyallup Tribe, Kenmore Air open seaplane terminal in first-of-its-kind partnership PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash. — Tickets are on sale for scenic flights from the new Puyallup Tribal Air Terminal with Kenmore Air on Ruston Way in Tacoma. The project is a partnership between the Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air. The partnership will be highly visible in the skies over Puget Sound thanks to Kenmore Air wrapping one of its seaplanes with the Tribe’s salmon logo and the logo of the Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel. “We are excited for this historic operation to begin,” said the Puyallup Tribal Council,…