DENVER – Mary Smith, Cherokee, has been named President of the American Bar Association (ABA), making her the first Native American to hold the position. The ABA is the world’s largest voluntary association of lawyers, judges, and legal professionals. “The…

By ADAM BEAMAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the California-Oregon border – a process that won`t conclude until the end of next year with the help of heavy…

MISSION, Ore. – Umatilla Tribal Police and the FBI are investigating a Tuesday shooting that left a tribal citizen in the hospital. UTPD responded to a shooting on the Umatilla Indian Reservation on Popcorn Lane at 4:50 p.m., where the…

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Community grant program supports local initiatives in Morrow and Umatilla Counties PENDLETON – Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces that applications are now open for the AWS InCommunities Fund, a community grant program that supports local initiatives in Morrow and Umatilla…

By MATTHEW PERRONEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year. The Food…

Seeks input on 2024 Big Game Hunting Regulation PENDLETON – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently presenting proposed changes to next year’s big game regulations and soliciting feedback through a series of live and online events. The Northeastern…