MUCKLESHOOT MESSENGER

January 2026

Vol. XXVII, No. 1
Muckleshoot indian reservation, wash.
January 2026

2026 Tribal Council Election Results

On Jan. 19, the 2026 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe held its annual elections with the winning results as follows:

  • Virginia Cross: 408
  • Jessica Garcia: 369
  • Elieen Richardson: 311

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s election.

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Vol. XXVII, No. 1

January 2026

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2024 Washington Legislative Session Review

The 2024 Washington State Legislature wrapped up its work on March 7, following a hectic 60-day session. In addition to regular bill action and budgets, the Legislature passed three of the six initiatives certified earlier this year.

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Salmon on the Silver Screen

Muckleshoot has been making movies about the tribe’s efforts to protect our culture, salmon, and the habitat we all depend on – and the film world is taking notice.

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Tribal Council lobbies in Washington, DC

The Tribal Council went to Washington, D.C. in April to press for the Tribe’s federal agenda and strengthen the Tribe’s government- to-government relationship with the United States.

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Vashon Clam Digging Open & Oyster Permits Available

It’s springtime and the Muckleshoot Fisheries Division is pleased to announce that the Tribe’s Vashon Island tidelands are OPEN for Clam Digging and Oyster Harvest Permits are now available at the Fisheries Office. 

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The Muckleshoot Messenger is a Tribal publication created by the Muckleshoot Office of Media Services. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as news, calendar items, photos, poems, and artwork.


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