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Family, public respond to footage from fatal police shooting

On Nov. 12 the North Kitsap Herald received another release of documents and body camera footage from the investigators of a July 3 police shooting… Continue reading

 

Attorney Rion Ramierez hired to be Port Madison Enterprises’ new CEO. (photo courtesy of Suquamish Tribe)

Rion Ramirez Hired as Port Madison Enterprises’ New CEO

The Suquamish Tribe announced Wednesday that it has hired renowned Indian Country attorney Rion Ramirez to be the new CEO of Port Madison Enterprises, effective… Continue reading

 

Rescued fisherman meets those who saved his life

David Sigo fell from his boat last month just off the shores of Kingston

 

Poulsbo PD taped off the south end of the waterfront park in Poulsbo following the officer-involved shooting on July 3. (photo by Ken Park)

KCIRT investigation into July 3 police shooting turned over to Kitsap County Prosecutor

Prosecutor expected determine whether to file criminal charges in 60 days

Poulsbo PD taped off the south end of the waterfront park in Poulsbo following the officer-involved shooting on July 3. (photo by Ken Park)
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Suquamish Foundation celebrates giving on Indigenous Peoples Day

On Indigenous Peoples Day, the Suquamish Tribe released a new video showcasing the Tribe’s charitable giving. For the vast majority of the nation, Monday, Oct.… Continue reading

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Port Madison Enterprises Construction awarded $99M Navy contract

The U.S. Navy has selected the Suquamish Tribe’s Port Madison Enterprises Construction Corporation, or PMECC, for a five-year contract of up to $99 million in… Continue reading

The old liquor store at the Masi Shop gas station in Suquamish is being rebuilt as a seafood retail facility. (photo by Tony Forsman)

Suquamish Tribe to open new seafood shop

The Suquamish Tribe is nearing completion on its rebuild of a seafood shop on the site of the old liquor store next to the Masi… Continue reading

The old liquor store at the Masi Shop gas station in Suquamish is being rebuilt as a seafood retail facility. (photo by Tony Forsman)
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Tribe regains full control of Suquamish Shores

SUQUAMISH — Land belonging to the Suquamish Tribe is now back under tribal control, following a half-century-long lease which saw the construction of an isolated… Continue reading

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Longtime hospitality executive Sam Askew returns to Port Madison Enterprises

Succeeds Russell Steele, who retired after helping guide 17 years of economic growth

Calina Lawrence participated in the Golden Globes’ stand in solidarity against sexual harassment Jan. 6. Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group file photo
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Calina Lawrence of Suquamish participates in Golden Globes

One of eight advocates, activists invited to attend

Calina Lawrence participated in the Golden Globes’ stand in solidarity against sexual harassment Jan. 6. Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group file photo
Federal Cannabis Policy

Suquamish officials: DOJ rescinded policy without consulting with Tribes

Forsman says State-Tribal compacts were carefully crafted in accordance with federal guidance

Washington, D.C. NFL team should help start healing wounds

This Sunday, the Washington, D.C. NFL franchise will visit Chief Seattle’s city

Forsman elected president of Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians

SPOKANE — Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman is the new president of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. Forsman received 3,343 votes to Colville Tribes… Continue reading

Chief Seattle’s speech ‘reflects the spiritual relationship between people and land’

Suquamish elder gives stirring recitation at Poulsbo City Council meeting

An honoring of elders: City pays tribute to Jim Henry, Bob George

POULSBO — The Poulsbo City Council and Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman honored two respected elders at the Sept. 6 Poulsbo City Council meeting: Suquamish… Continue reading

Indigenous Millennials share their views with members of Congress

SUQUAMISH — Several Millennials, ages teens to 20s, from the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and Suquamish Tribe gathered in the conference room at Kiana Lodge… Continue reading

Finding common ground

Relationship between City of Poulsbo, Suquamish Tribe heralded in statewide magazine

‘It felt like a world away’: Chief Seattle Days | Photos

Photographer Antonia Stoyanovich of Bainbridge Island took these photographs at Chief Seattle Days, Aug. 18-20. “This yearly event occurs just across the bridge, but felt… Continue reading

Port will ask cruise line for help with mooring buoy cost

Two ships will visit Poulsbo in 2018

Interest in Canoe Journey continues to grow — here and abroad

100 canoes are expected to arrive at We Wei Kai/Wei Wai Kum