Jeff Casey, BIA Fire Management Officer, briefs members of the summer firefighting crew, which includes, from left, John Preston, Chelsea Farrow, Mitchell Kurtz, Syd Thompson, Deontae Johnson, Keith Farrow, and Hunter Baum.
By Casey Brown of the CUJ In the age of coronavirus, summer fire season for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) must go on. Jeff Casey, fire management officer, reminds his crew that all non-COVID-19 threats are still out there. “We are still responsible for all wildland fire management activities on the CTUIR. Our job is still to respond and…
Blackjack dealer Dominique Darwin waits for a player to make his bet on Friday, May 29, the first full day of operations for Wildhorse Resort & Casino since it closed in March for the COVID-19 pandemic.The Wildhorse facilities, including the hotel, restaurants and cineplex, re-opened under strict guidelines that call for, among other things, employees and guests to wear masks.
By Wil Phinney of the CUJ MISSION – Guests were happy, employees were relieved and tribal leaders were satisfied when Wildhorse Resort & Casino re-opened May 28 on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. After being closed for more than two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wildhorse met the standards set out by the Incident Command Team’s (ICT) Re-opening Plan as…
MISSION – The Board of Trustees (BOT) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) approved an amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for the Regulation of Class III Gaming in Resolution 20-048 on May 18, 2020. The amendment, for the year 2020 only, allows the Tribes to waive its obligation to fund the Wildhorse Foundation, according to a…
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is working on several plans to ensure the safety of the entire community. The ICT continues to monitor and manage the emerging situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a very serious situation with Tribal, Local, National and International implications. Current CTUIR guidelines/updates as of…
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is working on several plans to ensure the safety of the entire community. The ICT continues to monitor and manage the emerging situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a very serious situation with Tribal, Local, National and International implications. Yellowhawk completed its first round…
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) urges residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to monitor river conditions and be prepared to evacuate if water rises quickly.
MISSION – The Board of Trustees (BOT) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) approved an amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for the Regulation of Class III Gaming in Resolution 20-048 on May 18, 2020. The amendment, for the year 2020 only, allows the Tribes to waive its obligation to fund the Wildhorse Foundation, according to a…
SALEM – If you sustained damage from the severe flooding in Eastern Oregon Feb. 5 – 9, 2020, you should apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), according to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). Disaster survivors who register for assistance with FEMA may be eligible for grants to help…
SALEM — As part of Governor Kate Brown’s plan for building a safe and strong Oregon, the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) today released finalized statewide and county guidance as counties and businesses across the state begin the reopening process. “As we begin the process of reopening and building a safe…
MISSION – The Board of Trustees for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation approved CTUIR COVID-19 Credit Relief under Resolution 20-047 on May 18, 2020. The Credit Relief provides a waiver of CTUIR Credit Program loan fees through June 26, 2020. The Relief also temporarily defers Credit Program loan payments until June 26, 2020 for CTUIR members who…
