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Tribal News
Tradition, family, respect all integral at Canoe Journey
On July 9, hundreds of individuals from a multitude of local tribes gathered together at the shore of Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park along with the Puyallup Canoe Family to celebrate traditions, culture and a way of life. Read more...
Tribe brings unity to the community
Tribal leaders and local families gathered to enjoy good weather and good company during Community Alliance’s July 10 Kick Off event. Read more...
For the fifth year, the Washington State History Museum will be celebrating local native culture through the two-day outdoor event In The Spirit: Native Arts Market and Festival. Read more...
Two of Puyallup’s oldest members honored at luncheon
Between Tribal members Patricia Lobb and Donald Gilich, they have lived a lot of life – 185 years to be exact. Read more...
Patricia Lobb was born March 3, 1915 to William Joseph, a Puyallup Tribal member, and Rose Herrington of the Yakama Tribe. She had two older brothers, Arthur and Victor Ladderout, which caused her to grow up as a bit of a tomboy in her youth. Read more...
Donald Gilich was born July 11, 1920 to Tony Gilich, a Croatian immigrant, and Angeline Novak of the Puyallup Tribe. Read more...
Economy continues to hurt firecracker sales
Seasonal fireworks sales have long been a moneymaking tradition for many families who sell the festive pyrotechnics each summer. Read more...
Tribe working to strengthen juvenile chinook run
For more than a decade the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has been trying to jump start natural salmon production in the upper Puyallup watershed. Read more...
Puyallup Tribe Reservation is designated a Nonattainment Area for Fine-Particle Pollution
Fine-Particle pollution is linked to a variety of significant health problems. Based on a review of the latest science available, EPA revised the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter on December 18, 2006. EPA strengthened the 24-hour fine particle standard from 65 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³) to 35 µg/m³, and retained the current annual fine particle standard at 15 µg/m³. Read more...
Supporters hope to keep skateboard facilities going
John Buffler had a dream. Darnell Satiacum is helping him to get it alive. Read more...
