Coronavirus Stimulus Payment and Tribal Members* Contents of this document is provided by CRITFC for informational purposes only. It is subject to change, does not guarantee payment, and in no way constitutes tax advice. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law in March included an economic impact payment to every American with…
CTUIR Board adopts first phase of COVID-19 assistance
By the CUJ MISSION – A series of seven assistance programs, including no rent for three months for laid-off or furloughed Tribal members living in CTUIR Housing, was approved Wednesday, April 8, by the Board of Trustees (BOT). Among other elements of the Phase 1 package (see full list at bottom of story) are suspension for three months of late…
CTUIR Board of Trustees will wait before considering COVID-19 ‘relief package’ for Tribal members
By Wil Phinney of the CUJ MISSION – By a split vote Monday, April 6, the Board of Trustees declined a motion by Treasurer Sandy Sampson that would have provided $200 cash in a COVID-19 “relief package” to all members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Discussion of a “stimulus package,” later referred to as a “relief…
CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update for March 27, 2020
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 27, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…
CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update for March 26, 2020
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 26, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…
Mission Market limits access, provides drive-thru services
MISSION, Ore. – In an effort to continue to provide essential services to the community while being cognizant of social distancing recommendations, Mission Market will provide food and groceries only through the take-out window until further notice. They will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sundays. Groceries will…
Third confirmed positive case identified in Umatilla County
Press Release For Immediate Release from Umatilla County Public Health: March 25, 2020 UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. – Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) recognizes community concern surrounding COVID-19. We are working with multiple health agencies and community partners to disseminate accurate and up-to-date information. UCo Health now reports one new positive case of COVID-19 in Umatilla County. This individual is…
CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update for March 25, 2020
Press Release from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation For immediate release: March 25, 2020 Contacts: Carrie Sampson-Samuels, Public Information Officer – Public Health, (541) 240-8728 Jiselle Halfmoon, Public Information Officer – Tribal Governance, (541) 969-4801 CTUIR Command Incident Command Status Update MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Incident Command Team (ICT) is…
CTUIR Board of Trustees issues new COVID-19 orders
By the CUJ New orders that, among other things, close the Longhouse and set penalties for violations, were issued Monday night, March 23, by the Board of Trustees (BOT) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). A list of six orders were listed in Resolution 20-028 adopted by the BOT at about 7:30 p.m. Monday following a…
Govenor issues ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ executive order
To read the full text of Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-12, otherwise known as “Stay Home, Save Lives,” follow this link. The signed and scanned order can be read in full at that link. A press release with more information on the order from her office is below. Governor Kate Brown Tightens Social Distancing Measures, Tells Oregonians to “Stay Home,…