TRIBAL MEMBERS: This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commission(s)/Committee(s) listed below. Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting, effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes have been approved and processed on CTUIR paydays. Will advertise for the following vacancies: 4 Positions for CTUIR Culture…
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This image provided by the US Attorney for the District of Montana from a court document shows eagle feathers from birds that a Washington state man is accused of shooting to sell their parts on the black market. The defendant pleaded guilty to federal wildlife trafficking charges on Wednesday, March 20, in Missoula, Mont.
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Man pleads guilty in eagle ‘killing spree’ on reservation to sell feathers on black market
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds pleaded guilty in federal court March 20 to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana and selling their feathers and body parts on the black market. Travis John Branson pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wildlife…
Missing Indigenous Person
Please be on the lookout for Shirley Jackson of the Yakama Nation, who went missing Feb. 26 near Vancouver, Washington.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is looking to contract out services that will eventually expand the reservation’s broadband internet coverage thanks to a $250,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant. COURTESY PHOTO
CTUIR looks to expand high-speed internet via USDA grant
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is looking to contract out services that will eventually expand the reservation’s broadband internet coverage thanks to a $250,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant. U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden recently announced the grant award, which will allow the CTUIR to inventory assets that can provide broadband…
34th annual BAAD Tournament set for March 22-29
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center and Native Youth Rise Above are hosting the 34th annual Basketball Against Alcohol & Drugs (BAAD) Tournament March 22-29 at the Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) and CTUIR After School gyms. “This tournament is held annually during spring break for youth to engage in alcohol- and…
Corinne Sams named to Oregon task force
MISSION – Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed Corinne Sams, a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Member at Large, to the state’s Task Force on Tribal Consultation. As part of the 15-member body, she will help identify and clarify requirements for state agencies to maintain a just and respectful consultation process with federally recognized tribes…
Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Board of Trustees and Executive Director Donald Sampson pose for a photo with the CTUIR’s Smart Communities Award on March 12 in Kennewick, Washington. The CTUIR, along with other partnering entities, received awards from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee for their collaboration to revitalize Clover Island in Kennewick. Bottom row, from left, are Members at Large Corinne Sams and Toby Patrick, Chairman Gary I. Burke, Treasurer Raymond Huesties and Member at Large Lisa Ganueles. Top row, from left, are Sampson, Member at Large Steven Hart and Vice Chairman Aaron Ashley. TRAVIS SNELL | CTUIR PHOTO
CTUIR receives Washington Governor’s Award for Port of Kennewick collaboration
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Officials with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) joined other dignitaries March 12 at the Port of Kennewick to receive the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards for collaborating to restore and revitalize Clover Island. Gathered at the Clover Island Lighthouse Plaza, the awards were presented to the CTUIR, Port of Kennewick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla…
Public Notice: Committees/Commissions
March 12, 2024 This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commission(s)/Committee(s) listed below. Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting, effective January 1, 2022, once the minutes have been approved and processed on CTUIR paydays. Will advertise for the following vacancies: 3 Positions for…
With Oregon returning a $5.61 billion kicker to taxpayers in 2024 everyone wants to get their refund as soon as they can this year, but not everyone can afford commercially available software. Fortunately, all Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own returns in 2024 can file electronically at no cost using one of the free file options that can be found on the Department of Revenue website.
Which of Oregon’s free tax filing options fits you best?
SALEM – Filing electronically is the fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund. On average, taxpayers who e-file their returns and request their refund via direct deposit receive their refund two weeks sooner than those who file paper returns and request paper refund checks. With Oregon returning a $5.61 billion kicker to taxpayers in 2024 everyone wants to get…