Households who receive SNAP who lost or disposed of food that was unsafe to eat due to these events can request that replacement benefits be issued for the cost of the lost food.
Need to know: SALEM – Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the recent winter storms and power outages are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Households who receive SNAP who lost or disposed of food that was unsafe to eat due to these events can…
Roberta A. Kipp, 80 died on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home. Roberta was born on September 3, 1943 to Leander Kipp (father Charlie Kipp) mother (Annie Moody) & Wilma Loree Minthorn/Wannassay Kipp (father Jason Wannassay) mother (Anna Minthorn) in Pendleton, Oregon, where she also attended school. Among the cities where she lived include Celilo, Moiser & Pendleton, Oregon;…
Robert Bill, 55 of Pendleton died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Anthony Hospital. He was born on January 4, 1969 in Pendleton to Raphael Bill and Sheila Pond. A Dressing/Viewing will be held at Mission Longhouse on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:00 p.m. followed by Washat Service at 7:00 p.m. Final seven…
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Nov. 27 that established a Tribal Veteran’s Committee, which will act as an advisory committee, similar to other CTUIR committees and commissions.
BY CHRIS AADLAND, Reporter Veterans will soon have more input in issues affecting them at the tribal level once seats on a recently created advisory committee are filled. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution on Nov. 27 that established a Tribal Veteran’s Committee, which will act as an advisory committee, similar to…
Lewis E. Carter, Jr., 80 died on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Pendleton, Oregon. A Dressing Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary and then Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Longhouse with Washat Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. Final Seven…
PENDLETON – The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a wind chill watch that remains in effect through Saturday morning, but the winter weather advisory and winter storm watch has been cancelled. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow amounts are no longer expected to reach advisory amounts. However, there may still be 1 to 2 inches in southern areas…
The outgoing Board of Trustees approved Resolution No.23-10, establishing the Tribal Veteran’s Committee at the November 27, 2023 regular BOT meeting. We are now able to advertise for membership on the committee. The Veterans Committee shall be an advisory committee, governed by the Advisory Committee Code of the Confederated Tribes. The subject matter statement for the Veterans Committee shall be…
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…
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.
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…
