Honoring the life and service of Tribal Elder Frank Edward Ball Sr., 90
MISSION — Frank Edward Ball Sr., 90, a member of the Klamath and Modoc Tribes and a U.S. military veteran, died Jan. 16. He was born Aug. 30, 1935. Funeral […]
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Bridging worlds through film and community
By Luna Reyna, ICT+ Underscore Native News SEATTLE – Like so many other parents and caregivers, Tracy Rector struggled to make ends meet while raising her two kids and working toward […]
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Severe leads Rockets past Leopards
PILOT ROCK — Pilot Rock used a 32-10 run in the second half to pull away from Cove for a 50-21 Old Oregon League win Saturday afternoon. “We had a […]
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Inspired by Generations Before, Healing Together for Those to Come
by Nika Bartoo-Smith, Underscore Native News + ICT and Photos by Jarrette Werk, Underscore Native News Content Warning: This story discusses mental health challenges. Growing up across the state of […]
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CTUIR developing protocol to protect Tribal members amid ICE concerns
Tribal leaders and police work session focuses on ID updates, outreach and community safety. MISSION — Amid reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has refused to accept tribal […]
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CTUIR Board approves Water Rights Negotiation Team
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees (BOT) approved key appointments for its Water Rights Negotiation Team. The board held its regular meeting […]
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Kayak Transit tightens belt amid Kotek’s transportation plan
MISSION — As Gov. Tina Kotek urges lawmakers to act quickly to stabilize Oregon’s transportation system, Kayak Public Transit is watching closely to see how proposed funding changes could affect […]
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CTUIR issues warning after avian flu found at Stanfield farm
MISSION — A second case of bird flu at a farm in Stanfield has prompted Tribal and county health officials to warn residents to take preventative measures. The Confederated Tribes […]
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CTUIR Board kicks off 2026, approves land purchase and resolutions
MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees opened its first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 5 at the Nixyaawii Governance Center. Trustees discussed several […]
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UTPD Exhausts Leads, No Further Searches Planned for Missing Wesley Jones
MISSION – The Umatilla Tribal Police Department’s (UTPD) lead investigator in the case of missing Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) member Wesley Dixon Jones said no further […]
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