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…
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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…
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…
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…
Two hour late start due to weather Jan. 10
The Nixyaawii Governance Center won’t open until 9:30 a.m. today due to weather conditions.
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 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…
Tamastslikt’s exhibit coordinator appointed to Oregon Heritage Commission
SALEM – Randall Melton, Exhibits Coordinator for Tamastslikt Cultural Institute (TCI), has been appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek to a four-year term on the Oregon Heritage Commission. He has worked for TCI more than 20 years and is an enrolled citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical…
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…