The Duwamish Tribe of Washington is asking the state to use Foster Island for a bridge construction project.
Chairwoman Cecile Hansen says the island is home to a burial ground. She said any work done there might "desecrate" such a sacred site.
The state is building a new State Route 520 bridge and is studying whether the plans will impact the island.
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Duwamish Tribe seeks protection for Foster Island
(The King County Journal 2/20)
Tribe opposes 520 bridge plan (AP 2/20)
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Duwamish Tribe wants burial ground protected
Monday, February 21, 2005
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