From Our Elders, To Our Future
Have your grandkids ever said, “you told us that one already!” Maybe you’re looking for a place to share your favorite memories with people who haven’t heard them yet. At PNN, we believe our culture lives through storytelling. Some of the most important stories are not found in history books, but in the lived experiences […]
Your Voice Belongs Here
Do you feel like you’re speaking into the void? Are you looking for an outlet to share your thoughts or stories? Our mission is to amplify the voices of everyone, whether that is a personal memory that you believe other community members can resonate with, or your favorite childhood legend that your grandparents shared with […]
Fatal Fall at Emerald Queen Casino Raises Questions About Safety and Tribal Procedures
On Saturday, December 20, Tacoma Fire Department responded to a call from Emerald Queen Casino reporting that a person had fallen through glass inside the building near escalators. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, a Tacoma Fire spokesperson told KING 5 News, which first reported the incident. The man was identified as Evan […]
Prediction Markets: A new threat to tribal gaming
In a recent interview with CDC Gaming , former Puyallup Tribal Chairman and current acting chair of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), David Bean, had a lot to say about Prediction Markets. Stepping in for the recently departed longtime chair of the IGA Ernie Stevens, Bean has his sights firmly set on this emerging–and questionably legal–competitor […]
Puyallup Tribal Terminal marks end of a decades-long struggle
In the 1980s the Puyallup Tribe went toe-to-toe with local business owners, civic governments, the state, and even the federal government for the full reclamation and usage rights for lands granted by the Treaty of Medicine Creek in 1854 (later amended in 1873). After years of negotiation, the Puyallup Land Claims Settlement went into effect […]
Puyallup Tribe gifted former Tacoma community center
By all accounts, when the Alma event space shut its doors in 2023, the move was swift and unexpected. An investment property for the “Wend Collective,” a foundation developed by James Walton of the ‘Walmart’ family, the site established a reputation in Tacoma’s community as a community driven arts, music, and events space. The 22,000 […]
October giveaway closed, now accepting entries for November
At 5:00pm on October 31st we officially closed the entry window for our October giveaways, with five prize winners of $1000 each. Not to worry, though, we’ve got another right around the corner. Starting at 5:00 pm on October 31st, we’ve opened entry for our next five $1000 winners. This entry window will close at […]
September giveaway window closed, October giveaways begin
At 11:59pm on September 30th we officially closed the entry window for our September giveaways, with five prize winners of $1000 each. Not to worry, though, we’ve got another right around the corner. Starting at 12:00 am on October 1st, we’ve opened entry for our next five $1000 winners. This entry window will close at […]
August giveaway winners
Our first round of giveaways is in the books, with more than $3,000 in cash and other prizes distributed. After verifying our entries over the Labor Day weekend, we are pleased to announce three winners of $1000 each. DayleAnn H. Debra H. Daniel L. That’s not all, though! Because we didn’t get a chance to […]
Following Dickman Mill cleanup a new ‘filthy four’ emerge
The Puget Sound’s ‘filthy four’ was a label given to four aquatic sites around the area that still contained creosote pilings. A once popular building material for marine structures, Washington State no longer allows creosote treated lumber for new construction. Since 2007, the state has been making a concerted effort to remove creosote pilings from […]