Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

08/28/2026

In case you missed it: The Shoalwater Bay Wellness Center and Community Development and Planning team hosted a Friday Family Gathering and “S’more Fun” event on July 31, bringing Tribal families together for an afternoon and evening of creativity, connection and fun ahead of General Council.

Participants enjoyed traditional and non-traditional crafts, including painting, weaving and beading, along with tours of the Hatchery and Museum. The day also included a spaghetti meal provided by the Shoalwater Bay Kitchen and wrapped up with s’mores and stargazing at the evacuation tower.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and who helped make the gathering a success. Hats off to Delia Culp, Risa Thomas, Sophia Anderson, Hazel McKenny, Ashley Hatton, Roberta Pulsifer and Sabina Harris. We’re grateful for opportunities to come together as a community and share time with one another.

08/27/2026

Meet Andrew Gatley of Red Plains, one of the many people working behind the scenes to help bring the Tribe’s vision for the future upland community to life.

Get to know Andrew, what makes this work meaningful to him and what goes into planning and designing infrastructure for generations to come.

- Read the full feature story here: tinyurl.com/3r289v8s
- Check out the Story Map for the Upland Development Project here: https://tinyurl.com/yw46dy99

08/24/2026

Preparedness is part of protecting our community and our lands: Each year, the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe ensures its fire equipment is functioning properly and ready when needed. Earlier this summer, staff tested the fire truck’s pumps, feed lines and nozzles and addressed mechanical issues to ensure the equipment is ready to support related mitigation efforts on Tribal lands.

The fire truck provides an additional resource that can be coordinated with South Beach Regional Fire Authority and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources during an incident. Maintaining this equipment is an important part of protecting our natural resources and being prepared to respond quickly to related hazards.

Pictured are Natural Resources Manager, Austin McCloskey; Lands Management Operator, Jesse Brock; and Conservation Forester, Donovan Wargo.

08/21/2026

The SBIT Early Learning Center will be re-opening on Monday, August 24th, 2026!

08/19/2026

Tribal Professional Photographer Wanted!!

08/19/2026

New tsunami projections from Washington State officials, based on a tsunami originating in Alaska, provide important information for coastal communities and reinforce the value of planning ahead.

For the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, upland development is part of a long-term vision to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and protect our ability to remain connected to our place, our people, and our culture. By planning for the future of our community, we are helping ensure that future generations can carry those connections forward.

Learn more about the new tsunami modeling below.

New statewide tsunami modeling for an Alaska tsunami is now available. This is a MODEL. An earthquake has not happened.

This graphic shows estimated wave arrival times from this modeled Alaska tsunami scenario. Unlike a local tsunami, you won't feel the earthquake that generates a distant tsunami from Alaska. It will take an estimated 3.5–4 hours to reach Washington’s outer coast, which gives you valuable time to take protective action.
If a Tsunami Warning is issued, grab your go bag, follow your community's tsunami evacuation routes, and head inland to high ground.

Learn more about tsunami hazards, view your evacuation routes, sign up for tsunami alerts, and learn how to prepare at mil.wa.gov/tsunami and https://dnr.wa.gov/tsunami

Explore this new modeling, along with other tsunami and geologic hazard modeling, through the newly updated Washington DNR Geologic Information Portal:
https://geologyportal.dnr.wa.gov

08/12/2026

*Burn Ban in Effect*

08/06/2026

Attention SBIT Tribal Members: There are 2 spots remaining! If you are interested, please reach out!

08/04/2026

Community resilience starts with preparedness: Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Yellow Brick Road Tsunami Preparedness Event. On July 22, 2026, community members walked the tsunami evacuation route, visited educational booths, and learned more about what to do in the event of a seismic tidal wave.

Emergency preparedness is one important way we help protect our community today. At the same time, the Tribe continues its long-term work to strengthen community resilience through the Upland Development Project, creating a safer future for generations to come.

Every step we take in preparing for emergencies and planning for the future, reflects our shared commitment to protecting our people.

Find out more about tsunami preparedness from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:https://www.weather.gov/media/wrn/presentations/Tsunami_Safety_Presentation.pdf