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.
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.
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.
As the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery celebrates its 30th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the people and the activities that brought about the formation and development of this unique organization and partnership.
Each year when winter arrives, the Wildlife Program begins gearing up for one of our biggest events of the year – mule deer captures on the eastern slope of the Cascades.
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