MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has been awarded $6.91 million from the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for fish hatchery and collection activities. Jerimiah Bonifer, Fisheries Program manager with CTUIR’s Department of Natural…
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MISSION – Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) officials say they are still receiving tips in the case of Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Wesley Dixon Jones, who was last seen Oct. 5, 2025. UTPD Det. William…
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Opinion | By Derek Quaempts, Veterans Service Program Manager The CTUIR veterans logo and flag now displayed in the Nixyáawii Governance Center Board Chambers symbolize more than design — they honor service, sacrifice and the ongoing presence of tribal veterans…
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PORTLAND — Summer Wildbill is among six Native youth named to the 2026 Champions for Change class by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute. CNAY announced the honorees on Jan. 27, recognizing their leadership and…
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MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Communications Department is partnering with the University of Montana School of Journalism to host a workshop for all area teens, March 24-27, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Mary Auld,…
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PORTLAND — How tribal sovereignty shapes everyday life in Oregon communities will be explored during a virtual discussion hosted by the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). The all-virtual discussion is part of a five-part series, “Oregon Connections: A Conversation Series on…
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MISSION — Capt. Mike Foster, a 15-year veteran of the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD), died Feb. 12 in an accident at his Pendleton home, tribal officials said. He was 54. Foster protected the lives, health and safety of the…
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MISSION – Most enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) will not receive the U.S. tax form 1099 for tax year 2025, CTUIR officials said. CTUIR Finance Department officials said the majority of tribal members…
Read More MISSION – Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) officials said they recently received a tip in the case of missing Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Wesley Dixon Jones, but that it failed to yield results. On Jan.…
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PENDLETON — From flowing ribbon skirts to buckskin dresses, three local sisters showcase the beauty and tradition of Plateau Native culture in their latest book. Sisters Katie Harris Murphy, Anna Harris, and Mary Harris, members of the Wallowa Band of…
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