Tribe Bids Farewell to Mike Lasnier
Retiring Suquamish Police Chief Mike Lasnier made his final radio call on March 21, signing off as Chief of Police for the last time surrounded by Suquamish Police officers and staff, tribal members, and law enforcement leaders from throughout the area.
After some 35 years in Law Enforcement, much of that in Indian Country – including 20 years as Suquamish Chief of Police – Lasnier announced earlier this month that it was time to focus more on family. Lasnier was wrapped in a blanket by Tribal Elder Barbara Lawrence who also gifted him with a traditional necklace.
“It has been my great honor to serve you these past 20 years as your Chief of Police,” said Lasnier in his farewell statement to the Suquamish Community. While is leaving was bittersweet, he said he was confident he was leaving the Suquamish PD in a better place than when he arrived.
“I am also confident that the men and women who remain here are ready to take the department to the next level. I am excited to see what the next steps will be for the Tribe and the Suquamish Police Department.”
Lasnier was also honored by Tribal Council at a retirement celebration March 22 with government staff. Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, who honored Lasnier with a blanket wrapping, thanked him for his many years of service to the tribe.
Executive Director Catherine Edwards and Human Services Director Jamie Gooby, as well as many staff and fellow SPD officers, also offered words of praise and thanks to Lasnier.
Beading Workshop
Beading Workshop With Jo Citali
April 14, 2024
10am – 1pm
Make your own pair of beaded large mother of pearl drop earrings.
Cost: $95
Payment due to the artist day of the class, in the form of credit card or cash.
All materials included
Class max 15 guests
Age 14+
To register, contact us at:
Fill out our online form: Museum Event Registration
(360) 394 – 7105
jreynolds@suquamish.nsn.us
Kitsap Public Health Advisory: Update on measles activity
Kitsap Public Health District released a Health Advisory on Feb 29 with an update on measles activity. Per Healing House Primary Care’s Dr. Kristine Ewing, here are the four main takeaways:
- Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is on the rise due to decreases in vaccination.
- Measles is characterized by a rash following the onset of fever, cough, runny nose and pink eye.
- If you have these symptoms, wear a mask, isolate from others, and call your doctor for guidance on how to be evaluated.
- MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles after one dose, and 97% effective after two doses.
To read the full advisory, visit the Kitsap Public Health District website.
Suquamish Tribe Opposes North Kitsap Schools Bond Measure
The Suquamish Tribal Council decided at their Jan. 22, 2024, meeting not to endorse the North Kitsap School District 2024 Capital Bond Measure.
The Tribe has a track record of supporting public education in North Kitsap. Our commitment has taken the form of earlier endorsements of school levies and bonds, as well as frequent gifts from the Suquamish Foundation to individual North Kitsap teachers, schools, programs, and athletic activities.
However, excluding the Suquamish Elementary School from the bond measure is not equitable for children in our community, nor for the hardworking school staff who educate our students.
We are confident the district can return to voters at another time with a bond measure that we can support and that will more equitably and effectively meet the needs of all the district’s students and staff.