
Your vote is your voice! In preparation of the 2026 Tribal Council Election, Muckleshoot Tribal members should familiarize themselves with the following important dates.
If you wish to nominate someone to be a candidate to run in the 2026 Election to fill any vacant position, you must be present at the Public Caucus to be held at the Philip Starr Building in the Cougar Room on October 14, 2025 at 6pm. Nominations can only be made by those present at the Public Caucus. No person may nominate more than one person. Sign-In & Doors Close at 6pm.
If for any reason you would like to vote by mailed absentee ballot, you should request an absentee ballot from the Election Administrator no later than the third Monday of November which is November 17, 2025. Completed mailed absentee ballots must be received at the Election Post Office, PO Box 1697, Auburn, WA 98071-1697 by January 16, 2026.
On the third Monday of January (January 19, 2026) there will be an election to fill three (3) Tribal Council positions. The election will be held at the Philip Starr Building in the Cougar Room from 8am – 8pm.
The event featured a full card of regional talent, but it was Muckleshoot Tribal member Shane WhiteEagle’s performance that capped the evening.
As part of this year’s Pride Month observance, the Muckleshoot community came together on June 5 for the Pride Fun Fair Celebration. Community members, families, and allies gathered in support of our LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit relatives.
Our first HIYU Sunset Cruise test run on June 14th, 2026 was a success! Our MIT ‘crew’ got a sneak peek at what’s in store for our upcoming events, and the views did not disappoint.
Muckleshoot youth and families gathered at South Wind Park on May 16 to celebrate the opening of a new multisport court made possible through a partnership between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and One Roof Foundation.
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