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Candy Hill-Wells, funeral services officer for the Tulalip Tribes, tries to read the weathered letters on a grave marker Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Priest Point Cemetery in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mysteries of boarding school era linger at Tulalip graveyards

Over 30 children are buried at Priest Point and Mission Beach. But dozens of plots from the boarding school era are nameless.

Candy Hill-Wells, funeral services officer for the Tulalip Tribes, tries to read the weathered letters on a grave marker Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Priest Point Cemetery in Tulalip, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The cover of the 1988 Marysville Pilchuck High School yearbook. 20211214

On harm of Native mascots, Marysville has a homegrown expert

Stephanie Fryberg graduated from the school, home of the Tomahawks — for now. She’s a leading researcher on Native representation.

The cover of the 1988 Marysville Pilchuck High School yearbook. 20211214
Tulalip drummers and singers make their way down to the water to greet the king salmon as it is carried back to the longhouse during Salmon Ceremony on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Back in our home’: Tulalips celebrate Salmon Ceremony return

Over 100 people gathered to welcome the King Salmon on Saturday after two years of pandemic.

Tulalip drummers and singers make their way down to the water to greet the king salmon as it is carried back to the longhouse during Salmon Ceremony on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Marysville man accused of over 12 armed robberies at massage parlors

The suspect reportedly said he targeted Asian spas, “believing they would be hesitant to report the crimes.”

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Tony Hatch coaches wrestling practice at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Conflicted’ feelings in Tulalip: School mascot ‘Tomahawks’ to stay

A state law change fanned a year of debate over whether the mascot is offensive. Tulalip elders tended to support it.

Tony Hatch coaches wrestling practice at Marysville Pilchuck High School on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in Marysville, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Slain Tulalip man identified; suspect held for investigation

Police arrested a man in the Saturday death of Francisco Barraso-Ortega, 60, on the Tulalip Reservation.

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The historical lands of western Washington Native American tribes. (Library of Congress) 20220531

Duwamish recognition fight underscores plight of treaty tribes

The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and other local tribes struggled for decades for federal recognition — and some are still struggling.

The historical lands of western Washington Native American tribes. (Library of Congress) 20220531
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Man arrested in Tulalip homicide on Totem Beach Road

A man, 60, was found dead Saturday night. Police believe another man killed him.

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The “Monster Burger, The Pig in a Poke” is a proven favorite at the new Quil Ceda Creek Casino

Serve a tasty, beefed-up version of an American classic

The Monster Burger, The Pig in a Poke is a proven favorite at the Quil Ceda Creek Casino. Here’s how to make your version for Memorial Day cookouts.

The “Monster Burger, The Pig in a Poke” is a proven favorite at the new Quil Ceda Creek Casino
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35 teachers get layoff notices as Marysville braces for loss of levies

Athletics and security staff are also in danger, as district leaders look to trim $13.5 million from next year’s budget.

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Indigenous children were forced by the U.S. government to attend the Tulalip Indian Boarding School, where conditions were harsh.  Harriette Shelton Dover, the subject of a 2019 film, started at the school at age 7 and graduated in 1922.
(Tulalip Tribes Hibulb Cultural Center)

Tulalip woman helped uncover dark history of Indian boarding schools

A long-awaited national report identified 53 graveyards where Indigenous students were buried. One federal school was at Tulalip.

Indigenous children were forced by the U.S. government to attend the Tulalip Indian Boarding School, where conditions were harsh.  Harriette Shelton Dover, the subject of a 2019 film, started at the school at age 7 and graduated in 1922.
(Tulalip Tribes Hibulb Cultural Center)
Taleen Enick, 15, holds a candle during a MMIW candlelight vigil at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tulalip candlelight vigil honors missing, murdered Native women

On reservations, “a lot of people just disappear and that’s it.” A vigil aimed to bring closure and understanding of the history.

Taleen Enick, 15, holds a candle during a MMIW candlelight vigil at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tulalip Resort Casino executive chef Perry Mascitti pipes out some compound butter coins. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

The ‘stinking rose’ is a flavorful bulb worth celebrating today

When all you want is more garlic, these compound butter recipes add a burst of flavor to dishes year-round.

Tulalip Resort Casino executive chef Perry Mascitti pipes out some compound butter coins. (Tulalip Resort Casino)

Man, 22, dies after crashing into power pole near Lake Goodwin

He lost control of his car on West Lake Goodwin Road, police say. A 15-year-old girl had minor injuries.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s a start.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Surfgrass Kelp Tongue Point (Bart Christiaen)

A scramble to save Puget Sound’s precious kelp and eelgrass

A new protection zone for marine vegetation in Snohomish County is a big first step toward future efforts.

Surfgrass Kelp Tongue Point (Bart Christiaen)
Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

1st in U.S.: Missing Indigenous people alert system enacted

Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed into law a bill that creates a first-in-the-nation statewide alert system for Native Americans.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Firefighters transported one patient with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle fatality crash in the area of Lager Lane and Turk Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. (Marysville Fire District)

Police: Teen was drinking and driving in fatal Tulalip crash

Daisha Smith-Spencer was riding in the bed of a Dodge pickup when it crashed into a utility pole. She was 20.

Firefighters transported one patient with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle fatality crash in the area of Lager Lane and Turk Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. (Marysville Fire District)
Firefighters transported one patient with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle fatality crash in the area of Lager Lane and Turk Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. (Marysville Fire District)

1 dead, 3 injured in crash on Tulalip Reservation

Turk Drive was closed as Tulalip Tribal Police and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office investigated Tuesday morning.

Firefighters transported one patient with life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle fatality crash in the area of Lager Lane and Turk Road shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. (Marysville Fire District)
Marie Zackuse, Secretary Debra Posey, Chairwoman Teri Gobin, Vice Chair Misty Napeahi and Treasurer Pat Contraro serve on the Tulalip Tribes' first board with five women. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

As women sweep Tulalip board races, ‘a pretty historic time for us’

“In the past, women pretty much ran the tribe. We’re just now coming back into what we’ve always been historically.”

Marie Zackuse, Secretary Debra Posey, Chairwoman Teri Gobin, Vice Chair Misty Napeahi and Treasurer Pat Contraro serve on the Tulalip Tribes' first board with five women. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)