<em>Patricia Ferguson-Bohnee, Director of Indian Legal Clinic, ASU Law; Chair Marcia Fudge, US House Subcommittee on Elections; Doreen McPaul, Attorney General, Navajo Nation; Chairman Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribe; Elvis Norquay, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribal Member; and Jacqueline De Leon, Attorney, Native American Rights Fund. </em>Photo courtesy Suquamish Tribe

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Suquamish chairman urges Congress to expand Native American voting rights

Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman has called upon U.S. Congress to adopt a Native Voting Rights Act similar…

Mateo Sipai of Chief Kitsap Academy looks to get past a Puget Sound Adventist defender in the Bears’ 53-50 win in the 1B tri-district tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Chief Kitsap Academy clinches 1B regional spot with win over Puget Sound Adventist

KINGSTON — Things were looking a little grim for Chief Kitsap Academy as the second half of their…

Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman speaks to the Tribe’s lawsuit against the U.S. Navy (Kitsap News Group)

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Suquamish Tribe announces outcome of lawsuit against Navy

The Suquamish Tribe announced during a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 29, that the U.S. Navy has agreed to…

While it has been operation since November, Suquamish Seafoods officially opened at its new location Jan. 9 (Ken Park- Kitap News Group)

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Fresh catch: Suquamish Seafoods opens for business

The Suquamish Tribe opened its new seafood shop on Jan. 9 next to the Masi Shop on SR305.

Suquamish Tribe celebrates 150th Anniversary of the founding of Seattle

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Suquamish Tribe celebrates 150th Anniversary of the founding of Seattle

The Suquamish Tribal Council adopted a proclamation recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the City of…

Family, public respond to footage from fatal police shooting

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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…

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

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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…

Rescued fisherman meets those who saved his life

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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)

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

Prosecutor expected determine whether to file criminal charges in 60 days

(photo from Suquamish Tribe)

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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.

Port Madison Enterprises Construction awarded $99M Navy contract

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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…

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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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…

Tribe regains full control of Suquamish Shores

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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…

Longtime hospitality executive Sam Askew returns to Port Madison Enterprises

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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&#146; 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

Suquamish officials: DOJ rescinded policy without consulting with Tribes

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Suquamish officials: DOJ rescinded policy without consulting with Tribes

SUQUAMISH – The Suquamish Tribe issued the following on Jan. 4 regarding the Trump administration’s change in federal…

Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman

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

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

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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.

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

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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…

Suquamish Tribe elder Bob George recites Chief Seattle’s speech at his graveside during Chief Seattle Days 2016. (Suquamish Tribe Communications Office)

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

Suquamish elder gives stirring recitation at Poulsbo City Council meeting