MUKILTEO—In a celebration of ancestral fishing grounds and the continued connection of the Tulalip peoples to the land of Mukilteo, Mayor Joe Marine joined by Chairwoman Teri Gobin and members of the Tulalip Tribes celebrated the unveiling of two 10-foot Welcome Poles by world renowned artists Joe Gobin and James Madison during the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

“These poles will stand as a welcoming symbol of strength and of enduring relationships between the Tulalips and the community of Mukilteo,” Tulalip Tribes Chairwoman Gobin said. “I would like to thank the city of Mukilteo and the Mukilteo Lighthouse Association. Our carvers, Joe and James, and the community for coming together to make this day happen. May these poles stand for generations to remind u

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