Board approves increases
MISSION – On Feb. 8, Interim Executive Director Chuck Sams announced a pair of increases tribal employees may receive. The Board of Trustees adjusted their 2021 annual budget and approved […]
Read MoreCTUIR supports Rep. Simpson’s Columbia Basin Initiative
Mission, OR – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) supports Congressman Mike Simpson’s newly-announced Columbia Basin Fund initiative. The plan calls for restoring the lower Snake River […]
Read MorePayment approved: Multi-entity payout includes Cayuse Holdings dividends
By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION – After just a few years in operation, Cayuse Holdings reached a point of success where dividends could be shared with Tribal members. […]
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February sees small surge in COVID cases
Six news cases suddenly emerge; hundreds will receive first shot soon By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION – Despite more than 320 community members having received both Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations, […]
Read MoreNixyaawii Community School to start in-person learning
Feb. 22 start date approved by NCS school board By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION – Nixyaawii Community School students are set to return Feb. 22 after the school […]
Read MoreProgram Update- Well No. 6 project to begin
By the CTUIR Public Works Department The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is pleased to announce that our Mission community Well No. 6 construction project on South […]
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Coyote Stories: A smile after the storm
By Cary Rosenbaum It doesn’t matter who you are or what political party you align with, you felt something as you watched or read about the Capitol riots that left […]
Read MoreA sign of beauty and destruction
CUJ Opinions & Editorials By Boots Pond, BOT Member The river is a powerful force. Most days when driving by the river it looks calm. There are many memories of […]
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State leaders react to Biden-Harris inauguration
BOT Chair Brigham says transparency, COVID-19 are areas of improvement By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ President Joseph R. Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris were sworn in on Jan. 20. […]
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Law & Order: All-women committee a first in tribal history
Patricia Hall, Corinne Sams, Mary Halfmoon, Jiselle Halfmoon and Roberta Wilson reflect on past year By Cary Rosenbaum of the CUJ MISSION – The year 2020 was historic for a […]
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