SALEM – Poachers killed three cow elk in Umatilla County earlier this month. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest or citation in either case may receive rewards of $1,000 or four hunter preference points. On Jan. 6, Fish and Wildlife troopers received a report of three dead cow elk located on private property in the Columbia Basin Unit…
Month: January 2024
As opioids devastate tribes in Washington state, tribal leaders push for added funding
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Tribal leaders in Washington state are urging lawmakers there to pass a bill that would send millions of dollars in funding to tribal nations to help them stem a dramatic rise in opioid overdose deaths. The money would be critical in helping to fight the crisis, said Tony Hillaire, chairman of…
Power outage spoil your SNAP purchases? You may be eligible for replacement benefits
Need to know: SALEM – Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the recent winter storms and power outages are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Households who receive SNAP who lost or disposed of food that was unsafe to eat due to these events can…
Roberta A. Kipp
Roberta A. Kipp, 80 died on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home. Roberta was born on September 3, 1943 to Leander Kipp (father Charlie Kipp) mother (Annie Moody) & Wilma Loree Minthorn/Wannassay Kipp (father Jason Wannassay) mother (Anna Minthorn) in Pendleton, Oregon, where she also attended school. Among the cities where she lived include Celilo, Moiser & Pendleton, Oregon;…
Robert Bill
Robert Bill, 55 of Pendleton died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1969 in Pendleton to Raphael Bill and Sheila Pond. A Dressing/Viewing will be held at Mission Longhouse on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. followed by Washat Service at 7:00 p.m. Final seven…
CTUIR establishes veterans committee, seeks members
BY CHRIS AADLAND, Reporter Veterans will soon have more input in issues affecting them at the tribal level once seats on a recently created advisory committee are filled. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Nov. 27 that established a Tribal Veteran’s Committee, which will act as an advisory committee, similar to…
Lewis E. Carter Jr.
Lewis E. Carter, Jr., 80 died on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Pendleton, Oregon. A Dressing Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary and then Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Longhouse with Washat Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Final Seven…
Nixyáawii Governance Center will open at 10:30 this morning due to weather conditions.
PENDLETON – The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a wind chill watch that remains in effect through Saturday morning, but the winter weather advisory and winter storm watch has been cancelled. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow amounts are no longer expected to reach advisory amounts. However, there may still be 1 to 2 inches in southern areas…
Veteran’s Committee – seeking applicants
The outgoing Board of Trustees approved Resolution No.23-10, establishing the Tribal Veteran’s Committee at the November 27, 2023 regular BOT meeting. We are now able to advertise for membership on the committee. The Veterans Committee shall be an advisory committee, governed by the Advisory Committee Code of the Confederated Tribes. The subject matter statement for the Veterans Committee shall be…
CTUIR Committee/Commission Members
January 11, 2024 *BOT Chair will serve as ex-officio member to all committees/commissions when needed except Election and Enrollment. CCWIC CTUIR Community Wellness Improvement Collaborative 2 YEAR TERM (1 BOT Member) POSITION NAME TERM ENDS MTG DAYS Chairperson Marcus Luke Yellowhawk 3rd Tuesday Yellowhawk 3-4 PM Member Housing/DCFS/Safety Yellowhawk Behavioral Health Directors Member Steven Hart BOT Member…