Editorial: Stop gaming expansion in Washington

Editorial: Stop gaming expansion in Washington (March 2, 2007)

"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 way for hundreds more slot-like...

Editorial: Newspaper trashes Mohawks on casino

Editorial: Newspaper trashes Mohawks on casino (March 2, 2007)

"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 of the issue. But the...

San Manuel Band enters partnership with track

San Manuel Band enters partnership with track (March 2, 2007)

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 races, cross-promotion, television advertising and...

Column: Wisconsin tribe close to Catskills casino

Column: Wisconsin tribe close to Catskills casino (March 2, 2007)

"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 playing its hand to build...

Former off-reservation casino backer indicted

Former off-reservation casino backer indicted (March 2, 2007)

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 in illegal contributions to Doyle,...