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Millions for a few?

While Clallam County struggles to meet the basic needs of its residents, one small but politically powerful tribe received over $19 million in federal funding in a single year—plus a taxpayer-funded housing liaison created just for them. With no job description, no transparency, and no oversight, county leaders are quietly funneling public resources toward those who already have the most. Is this equity—or entitlement?

In 2021–2022 alone, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe received over $19.6 million in federal grants, according to public audit data submitted to the federal government. That number…

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