The Washington Department of Transportation will hold a community meeting on Monday to discuss the controversy over a graving yard that was abandoned due to the discovery of a tribal village.

Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) requested the meeting, to be held in Port Angeles. State transportation commissioners will be on hand to talk with the public about the situation.

The state agreed to halt work after the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe protested. An historic tribal village, known as Tse-whit-zen, was uncovered at the graving yard site. Hundreds of burials and thousands of artifacts are located there.

The graving yard is part of major reconstruction of the Hood Canal River Bridge. The state spent $58.8 million so far.

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State announces format for Monday graving yard meeting in Port Angeles (The Peninsula Daily News 2/10)

Relevant Links:
Tse-Whit-Zen Village News - http://tse-whit-zen.elwha.nsn.us
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe - http://www.elwha.org

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