The Muckleshoot Police Department hosted a successful National Night Out 2026 on Aug. 4, bringing families, youth, and community members together for an evening of connection and fun at the MIT Community Center. The event is held as annual celebration of unity and public safety. It opens the door for greater safety awareness, the opportunity to build stronger relationships with local police and emergency services, and fosters understanding.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including raffles, community information booths, a lively donut‑eating contest, and interactive police and fire truck displays that were especially popular with kids. The annual basketball game once again drew a big crowd of support, highlighting friendly competition and teamwork with the Muckleshoot Police Department winning 100 to 87.
National Night Out continues to be an important opportunity to connect with local law enforcement in a positive, welcoming environment. This year’s event strengthened relationships, encouraged conversation, and celebrated the shared commitment to safety and community well‑being.
We raise our hands to everyone who came out, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success.
As we enter the season of harvest and preparation for the colder months that follow, we know that many in the community are busy exercising our Treaty-protected rights to fill their freezers with fish and game to carry us through the year.
Members of the Muckleshoot Fish Commission met with Seattle Public Utilities General Manager Andrew Lee and his leadership team to tour the Cedar River Hatchery and discuss collaboration opportunities.
On Saturday, September 6th, Waterfront Park celebrated its historic grand opening. What was once the noisy Alaskan Way Viaduct is now a 20-acre civic waterfront — built for joy, connection, and community.
Tribal Councilwoman Virginia Cross was honored with the second ever D.R. Hanford Leadership Award at Green River College in August — this award honors visionary leaders whose impact ripples through their communities.
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