By COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION August 16, 2023 The Four Columbia River Tribes set the following fishery plan and the Columbia River Compact concurred: Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery Area: All of Zone 6 Dates/Times: 6 AM Monday August…
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By: EPSON TOUR COMMUNICATIONS MISSION, Ore. — The 144-player field for the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic has been finalized by the Epson Tour. The “Road to the LPGA” begins its two-week west-coast stretch in the Beaver State from August 18-20…
Read MoreBy ADAM BEAMAssociated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection…
Read MoreBy HALLIE GOLDEN and FELICIA FONSECAAssociated Press WINNIPEG, Canada (AP) — The Native American Journalists Association announced Friday it is changing its name to the Indigenous Journalists Association in an effort to become more inclusive and strengthen ties with Indigenous journalists worldwide.…
Read MoreBy JONEL ALECCIAAP Health Writer Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. This summer`s guidance to halt the…
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By CHRIS AADLAND, CUJ MISSION, Ore. — Burgers, hot dogs, and school supplies were on the menu for those who attended the annual Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Community Picnic Aug. 10. Hundreds turned out for the event…
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MISSION, Ore. – Oregon Transit Association will recognize three Kayak Public Transit team members with awards Aug. 15. Susan and Robert Johnson will be honored jointly with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award and Martin Ritchey will receive the Transit Driver…
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By CHRIS AADLAND, CUJ The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s Youth Leadership Council and tribal citizen Gabe Sheoships will be recognized at a public ceremony October 18 as recipients of the 2023 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awards. Ecotrust, a…
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CTUIR COMMUNICATIONS MISSION, Ore. – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) stands firm in its opposition to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission’s (ODFW) recent decision approving a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and corresponding administrative…
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TRIBAL MEMBERS: 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 minutes…
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