MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is looking to contract out services that will eventually expand the reservation’s broadband internet coverage thanks to a $250,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant. U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley…
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MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center and Native Youth Rise Above are hosting the 34th annual Basketball Against Alcohol & Drugs (BAAD) Tournament March 22-29 at the Nixyáawii Community School (NCS)…
Read MoreMISSION – Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed Corinne Sams, a Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Board of Trustees Member at Large, to the state’s Task Force on Tribal Consultation. As part of the 15-member body, she will…
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KENNEWICK, Wash. – Officials with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) joined other dignitaries March 12 at the Port of Kennewick to receive the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards for collaborating to restore and revitalize Clover Island. Gathered at the…
Read MoreMarch 12, 2024 This notification formally announces that applications are now being accepted from tribal members who wish to serve on the Commission(s)/Committee(s) listed below. Appointed members will receive a $125.00 stipend per meeting, effective January 1, 2022, once the…
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SALEM – Filing electronically is the fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund. On average, taxpayers who e-file their returns and request their refund via direct deposit receive their refund two weeks sooner than those who file paper returns…
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For the next several months, business meetings always come down to “Hopi time” or “Navajo time.” By TERRY TANG, Associated Press TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Melissa Blackhair is not eager to spring forward Sunday. “I’m dreading it. I just…
Read MoreFebruary 16, 1958 – March 9, 2024 Mitchell Craig Hayes, Sr. 66 died on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at a local care facility. He was born on February 16, 1958 in Pendleton, Oregon to Wendell Hayes and Loretta Quaempts. Dressing…
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By NIKA BARTOO-SMITH and JARRETTE WERK Underscore News + Report for America At a conference on the Oregon Coast hosted by the Portland All Nations Canoe Family, traditional weavers of all ages and skill levels shared stories and knowledge, stitch…
Read MoreMISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has found its new Legislative Affairs manager in tribal member Brandie Weaskus. Weaskus, who has served as the CTUIR Higher Education program manager for more than 10 years, will…
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