MUCKLESHOOT MESSENGER

January 2026

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

Federal Way Lightrail Expansion

The Sound Transit Federal Way light rail extension opened Dec. 6, expanding regional transit access in South King County.

Vice Chairman John Daniels Jr. attended the opening and offered remarks. Eli Nelson represented the Tribe’s canoe family and sang a song for those who came to see this historic expansion.

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Vol. XXVII, No. 1

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About the Muckleshoot Messenger

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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