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Tribal News
Youth get schooled in managing their financial futures
A group of about 20 Puyallup youth got a taste of the real world through the Tribe’s first pilot program for financial literacy education for its members. Read more...
Tribe hosts first career fair for members only
New fun and excitement came to the Puyallup Tribe Aug. 24 at its first annual career fair. More than 100 tribal members of all ages attended with enthusiasm and a williness to research new paths for career options. As the tribal membership has grown to roughly 3,800 people and since a majority of the members live in the Puget Sound region, the needs of the membership are growing. The Puyallup Tribe and all its entities were there to give information to the membership and to show what they had to offer as far as careers were concerned. Read more...
Commemoration set to honor veterans of the Fishing Wars
On Sept. 9 at the Emerald Queen Casino event tent, a commemoration will be held to mark the 40th anniversary of a major turning point in the Puyallup Tribe’s fight to retain its treaty rights to fish the waters of their homeland. It was on this date in 1970 when police armed with tear gas, billy-clubs and rifles raided the Tribe’s encampment on the Puyallup River at the height of the Fishing Wars. Four decades later, a committee of Tribal members has put together an event to honor those who fought the good fight and ultimately led their Tribe to victories in the Fishing Wars. Read more...
New Fife business offers more than 20 creative concoctions for hot dog lovers
When customers walk up to the hot dog bus on Pacific Highway, they usually utter “Oh my dog!” – not only because that is the name of the business, but also because the small storefront offers more than 20 crazy, creative hot dog combinations. Read more...
Living with Chronic Conditions
PTHA client shares her experience at workshop
Lieta “Lee” McDowell was in denial of her diabetes for many years before she began to accept and take charge of her condition. Read more...
Ramona Hawthorne
Two more of Puyallup Tribe’s eldest elders were honored at the monthly Puyallup Tribal Elders Luncheon Aug. 20. Read more...
Katherine Davis
Katherine Davis, born Aug. 2, 1922, was raised in Wapato, Wash. by her adopted family. Read more...
Tribal employees make a splash at picnic
All employees of the Puyallup Tribe were invited to take a break from work and enjoy some delicious food, fun and prizes at the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic Aug. 31. Read more...
New marketplace aims to fill grocery store need
After a decade of having to go “up the hill” for groceries, Fife residents are one step closer to being able to shop within its city limits. Read more...
Elder completes PhD, continues work on vision for Tribe
At 74 years old, Verna Bartlett has accomplished her mission more than a decade in the making. Read more...
