Editorial: Stop gaming expansion in Washington (03/02)

"What's happening at the moment is within the tribal-casino sector of the state's gambling industry. The Gambling Commission and Gov. Chris Gregoire have approved a compact worked out with the Spokane Tribe that paves the...

Editorial: Newspaper trashes Mohawks on casino (03/02)

"There is outrage that ''news' organizations based in New York City purport to know anything true about the life of Mohawk people. There is plenty of anger and emotion, and rightly so, on both sides...

San Manuel Band enters partnership with track (03/02)

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has entered into a one-year partnership with a horse track. The tribe and Santa Anita Park signed the deal in December. They work together on major horse...

Column: Wisconsin tribe close to Catskills casino (03/02)

"By now you've heard about the St. Regis Mohawk's casino project at the Monticello Gaming & Raceway. But while that project reaps cheers and jeers in front-page articles around the state, another tribe is quietly...

Former off-reservation casino backer indicted (03/02)

Dennis Troha, a former developer for the Menominee Nation's off-reservation casino in Wisconsin, was indicted for allegedly making illegal campaign contributions to Gov. Jim Doyle (D). According to federal prosecutors, Troha allegedly funneled $100,000...