
The Muckleshoot Halloween event brought together Tribal employees and the youngest members of the community for a fun, safe, and memorable morning. Departments lined the buildings with tables offering candy, small toys, and warm greetings.
This year’s event focused on children five and under, giving them an opportunity to enjoy Halloween in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Staff members dressed up, and created a lighthearted atmosphere that made the experience exciting but not overwhelming for the little kids. Employees handed out treats and exchanged friendly conversations.
Costumes ranged from tiny superheroes to animals, princesses, pumpkins, and firefighters.
The event also gave employees a chance to connect with the community in a meaningful way. For many staff, showing up for the kids is one of the highlights of the season, and their effort helped make the morning smooth, safe, and joyful for kids and a great start to their Halloween celebrations.

The Boldt decision of 1974 was the result of sacrifices made by Native fishers and their families who were jailed and beaten while defending their rights.

The UW participated in its first Tribal Canoe Journey, with students, faculty, staff, and alums working together as a family — the Shell House Canoe Family, č̓away̓altxʷ ʔiišəd — to make it all happen.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s first Coho fishery on an Elwha River unimpeded by dams in more than 100 years got underway in mid-October. Tribal member Jonathan Arakawa shares his thoughts.

Rachel Heaton shares her experience leading six other native mountaineers up Tahoma, or Mount Rainier, to increase Native visibility and raise awareness of the ancient relationship between Tahoma and the Indigenous peoples who honor her.
The Muckleshoot Messenger is a monthly Tribal publication. Tribal community members and Tribal employees are welcome to submit items to the newspaper such as announcements, birth news, birthday shoutouts, community highlights, and more. We want to hear from you!