Announcements

Firecracker Alley 2019
01 Jun

Firecracker Alley 2019

Firecracker Alley, the Puyallup Tribe’s member owned-and-operated annual fireworks market, is now open! Stands open on June 1st and close at midnight on July 5th2102 Alexander Ave. in Tacoma Join us for special events, family fun, food and drinks, and a popping good time! During this annual market, you’ll find great deals on fireworks offered by DOZENS of tribal member owned stalls, along with tasty food and drinks and special activities. There’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on your new favorite family tradition! Stop by any stand and get raffle tickets for a drawing with prizes worth $2,000 on…
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21 May

Tribal Council recognizes Military Appreciation Month

As a mark of respect to Tribal members and employees who are veterans or actively serving in the military, the Puyallup Tribal Council has passed a resolution recognizing May 2019 as Military Appreciation Month. The resolution notes Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day. It also notes the high rate in which American Indians serve in the military. “American Indian and Alaska Native Servicemembers and Veterans,” a 2012 report by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, gives examples. During World War II – a time when the population of Native Americans in the U.S. was less than 355,000 – more than…
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14 May

First Fish Ceremony takes place May 18

The Puyallup Tribe presents the First Fish Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18. It will take place at the Canoe Landing, 4224 Marine View Drive, Tacoma WA 98422. A dinner will follow at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate and should feel comfortable arriving with their regalia, drums and rattles. The event is family-oriented, and it is important to include all age groups to carry on traditions. Attendees are asked to be respectful and come with good hearts.
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13 May

Firework license sale dates announced

Firework license sales (for Puyallup Tribal members only) will take place in the Administration Building on the following dates: May 24: 8 a.m. to noonMay 28 to 31: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A lottery drawing on June 1 will determine licensees' spots in Firecracker Alley. Pricing: Firework license: $600Food license: $500Cleanup deposit (refundable after cleanup): $100Vendor daily fee: $50Vendor full-season fee: $200
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Medicine Creek Analytics becomes only lab in state certified to test cannabis for heavy metals
24 Apr

Medicine Creek Analytics becomes only lab in state certified to test cannabis for heavy metals

With certification, Washington reinstates heavy metal testing requirement Tacoma, Wash. – Washington state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board on April 11 certified Medicine Creek Analytics, owned by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, to test for heavy metals in cannabis products.That makes Medicine Creek Analytics the only lab in Washington certified to perform such testing, after the previous lab ended its cannabis testing program. At that point, there was no lab to certify medically-compliant product so the DOH rescinded the requirement for heavy metals testing until another entity was able to run the tests.  Medicine Creek Analytics filled the need and once they…
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