Suquamish Tribe breaks ground on Clearwater Market in Silverdale

New location follows openings in Bremerton & Poulsbo

Silverdale, WA— The Suquamish Tribe broke ground during a March 11 ceremony in Silverdale on a new development that will include a convenience store, a nine-pump gas station, and an Agate Dreams retail cannabis store under the tribe’s Clearwater Market brand. The tribe also plans to continue developing the site in the future with additional stores and retail outlets.

Suquamish tribal leaders were joined by elected officials, tribal members, and community members from Kitsap County, where Suquamish Song & Dance offered a selection of traditional songs before a ceremonial groundbreaking.

This will be Suquamish Tribe’s third Clearwater Market, following the tribe’s successful opening of locations in Bremerton and Poulsbo in 2024. The tribe hopes to welcome the Clearwater Market’s first customers by the end of 2026.

“We are so excited to continue providing services and economic opportunities to Silverdale and everyone throughout Kitsap County,” said Leonard Forsman, Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe. “This entire region is Suquamish ancestral territory, so we are committed to ensuring it thrives now and into the future.”

Located at the intersection of Clear Creek Road and NW Pete Ross Way, the 8,330-square-foot facility marks the Suquamish Tribe’s third business venture outside the Port Madison Reservation, but within their traditional homelands which includes all of Kitsap County and into Seattle.

“This project reflects the long-term vision the tribe has for strengthening our economy while honoring our responsibility to the community,” said Port Madison Enterprises Board President Greg George. “Developments like this Clearwater Market help create new opportunities for the tribe, support local jobs, and allow us to continue building businesses that represent the values and hospitality of the Suquamish people.”

The Clearwater Market stores are operated by the tribe’s economic arm, Port Madison Enterprises, which also manages the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Kiana Lodge, and White Horse Golf Club, as well as other retail shops in Suquamish.

“Projects like this remind the broader community that all of Kitsap County is traditional Suquamish homelands, while allowing the tribe to share its culture, hospitality, and commitment to the community,” said Port Madison Enterprises Chief Executive Officer Rion Ramirez. “This is central to our effort to expand our retail footprint across Suquamish aboriginal homelands and diversify the tribe’s economy.”

“Expanding our business across Kitsap County isn’t just an economic decision — it’s also about showing how our sovereignty can benefit everyone in the region,” said Port Madison Enterprises Chief Operating Officer and Tribal Council Secretary Irene Carper. “Suquamish is committed to growing our presence across our ancestral territory in a way that creates opportunity and connection for tribal members and surrounding communities alike.”