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…

Prepare your home for the cold ahead

MISSION – With several days of predicted below-freezing weather upon us, area Fire Departments are reminding everyone that a little bit of prep now can help prevent disasters during and after the freezing temperatures, especially due to frozen pipes. This is for everyone from homeowners, tenants, maintenance managers to contractors alike. Winterizing your home should be done in the fall…

A USDA NIFA grant offers financial incentive for Native American undergraduate students in science majors attending OSU or SWOCC.

OSU announces funding for summer science internships

CORVALLIS – Native American students attending an Oregon State University (OSU) or Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) natural science undergraduate program are eligible to receive a funding supplement of up to $5,000 for participating in an internship this summer. Internships may be served with off-campus organizations, non-profits, industries as well as campus-based programs and research labs and are expected to…

FILE – North Dakota Rep. Robin Weisz, left, and Sen. Jerry Klein, both Republicans, inspect alternative maps proposed by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Tribe, Dec. 5, 2023, during a meeting of a top legislative panel at the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D. A federal judge on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, ordered a new joint North Dakota legislative district for two Native American tribes that successfully argued a map created through redistricting in 2021 violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting their voting strength. (AP Photo/Jack Dura, File)

Judge orders new North Dakota legislative district for 2 tribes

BY JACK DURA, Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday ordered a new joint North Dakota legislative district for two Native American tribes that successfully argued a map created through redistricting in 2021 violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting their voting strength. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte’s decision to adopt and implement a…

CTUIR accepting bids for grazing privileges

Sealed bids for grazing privileges under permit on range units of the Umatilla Indian reservation for a 3 year 8 month, period beginning May 1, 2024, and terminating no later than December 31, 2027, will be received at the office of the Superintendent of the Umatilla Agency at 46807 B Street, Pendleton, Oregon until 10:00 a.m., PST, February 21, 2024,…

Kayak Public Transit is introducing a new bus schedule and route in Milton-Freewater.

Kayak launching new bus schedule, route in Milton-Freewater

Milton-Freewater – Kayak Public Transit has announced apilot program introducing a new bus schedule and route in Milton-Freewater. With a focus on enhancing accessibility and convenience for the community, the initiative aims to provide more efficient and reliable public transportation services. The pilot schedule will begin Jan.15 with bus service starting at 10 a.m. in Milton-Freewater. The last bus of…

The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., has been closed due to a bomb threat it and approximately 30 other museums across the Pacific Northwest received around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5.

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute closed due to bomb threat

MISSION – The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., has been closed due to a bomb threat it and approximately 30 other museums across the Pacific Northwest received around 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 5.  The Institute, along with other PNW museums, received the threat via email.  Sgt. Russell Holt of the Umatilla Tribal Police said the Institute was evacuated and closed…

Respiratory viruses on the rise, resolve to get vaccinated

PORTLAND — With the new year fast approaching, Oregon health officials are asking people to resolve in 2024 to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses that are on the rise in the state. Dr. Dean Sidelinger, health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA, said vaccination remains the best way for Oregonians to protect themselves against COVID-19, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial…