News Archive

The Spokane Tribe has issued a response to a recent article in the Spokeseman-Review. Full details: Response to Grand Coulee Article

SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS The Spokane Tribe feels compelled to respond to today’s news article in the Seattle Post Intelligencer, “GOP Leaders Call For Gregoire Inquiry.&rd...

NEW TWO RIVERS AMPHITHEATER A new project approved by the Spokane Tribal Business Council is under construction for its targeted grand opening on July 19, 2008. An outdoor entertainment amphitheat...

NEW SCULPTURE INSTALLED Tradition, oral history, creativity, dedication and pride these are the things our Wellpinit Middle School 8th Grade Class had in mind when they worked on a new art project. A...

You can’t go wrong with a warm evening, a lawn chair and a lot of cotton candy while waiting to see the Spokane Tribe’s parade entry at the 70th Annual Torchlight Parade in downtown Spokan...

SHOCK FOOTBALL AT THE SPOKANE TRIBE FIELD Shock Football fans cheered their team onto a big victory on the new Spokane Tribe football field at the Spokane Arena. The Spokane Tribe of Indians is th...

Mary Verner, New Mayor of Spokane  The beat of the drum, songs from generations past, Firefighters Color Guard posting the colors, and a beautiful song from the heart of a daughter were highligh...

SPOKANE COUNTY INTERSTATE FAIR  The Spokane Tribe continued its efforts of being a strong community partner during the 2007 Spokane County Interstate Fair. The Wellpinit VFW Post 10711 Color Gua...

The Spokane Tribe and the 2007 Pow Wow Committee would like to invite everyone to the Spokane Indian Reservation for our 93rd Annual Labor Day Pow Wow. ...

SUMMER FUN AT THE BALL PARK  This summer has been filled with family fun at the Spokane Indians Ball Park. On June 29 the Spokane Tribe sponsored its first of two special events at the ball par...

The Spokane 477 office is planning to move into its new facility located at 1025 West Indiana in north Spokane as soon as remodeling is complete. 477 Director Luanne Ferg...

The Environmental Protection Agency has a new Director who oversees the office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation. James Woolford visited the Spokane Indi...

The Wellpinit VFW Post 10711 was showcased during the Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park. The annual "Neighbor Day" event organized by Clear Channel Broadcasti...

This summer has been filled with family fun at the Spokane Indians Ball Park. On June 29 the Spokane Tribe sponsored its first of two special events at the ball park. Spo...

Building strong relationships with the West Plains business community continued during the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament on June 28, 2007. ...

The Spokane Tribe and the Spokane Lilac Festival are working together to build a long-term relationship. Both the Tribe and the Festival have similar values and goals an...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jamie Sijohn Spokane Tribe Publications Director Office: 509.458.6586 Cell: 509.939.5980 Email: jamies@spokanetribe.com The Spokane Tribe is excited to see ...

SPOKANE TRIBE WINS “BEST BUSINESS” AWARD The West Plains Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Spokane Tribe with its prestigious honor of “Best Business” of the West Plain...

The West Plains Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Spokane Tribe with its prestigious honor of “Best Business” of the West Plains. ...

MEDIA ALERT February 16, 2006 Contact: Jamie Sijohn Spokane Tribe, Public Relations Director Office 509-458-6586 Cell 509-939-5980 Today, Governor Christine Gregoire signed the Spokane...

Tribal leaders from several northwest Tribes recently had the opportunity to share Indian Country issues with potential congressmen on September 22, 2006. The three candidates attending the day-long m...

Full build out of the Tribe's 145 acre West Plains Property requires off-site water, sewer, and other essential services. Because the West Plains Property sits on the western boundary of the City of A...

The Spokane Tribe's newest enterprise venture, SPOKO Fuel opened its doors to a grand opening party on July 21, 2006. Approximately 120 guests attended the Grand Opening Ceremony which included welcom...

The Spokane Tribe participated in Spokane's Earth Day celebration held April 22, 2006 at Riverfront Park. A traveling exhibit display was produced by the Public Relations...

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire began the historical meeting by stating, "This is the way to do business, government to government. We are here to listen to the Tribes." On April 2...

The Spokane Tribe kicked off its West Plains development first phase of a three phase project with a well attended groundbreaking ceremony on January 27, 2006. The first phase of the development proje...

The Spokane Tribal Business Council hosted historical visits to the Spokane Indian Reservation by two city mayors. On January 23, 2006 Spokane City Mayor, Dennis Hession, Spokane City Council Pre...