A view of the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington. Photo from Facebook
The Snoqualmie Tribe filed a lawsuit against the city of Snoqualmie, Washington, on Wednesday over the loss of sewer utility services to its casino. The lawsuit accuses the city of engaging in "intentional race discrimination." It alleges that the city plans to cut off service to the Snoqualmie Casino despite an agreement that runs through 2043. "Plaintiff has suffered and will continue to suffer discrimination as a result of defendants’ intentional decision to deny basic utilities offered by the city on the basis of race that will force the casino to close and will immediately and significantly diminish the tribe’s ability to provide governmental operations, programs and services," the complaint, a copy of which was posted by Turtle Talk, reads. The tribe and the city have been at odds over a development near Snoqualmie Falls, a sacred site. The tribe opposes the Tokul Road roundabout due to concerns it will harm the site. Get the Story:
Snoqualmie Tribe files federal discrimination suit against city (The Snoqualmie Valley Star 12/10)
Tribe responds to city’s defense of development (The Snoqualmie Valley Star 12/9)
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