Tribes

Bill would allow the county to pilot a small modular nuclear reactor project

The first Native American parks director in U.S. history discusses the role of public lands in American life, the importance of Indigenous knowledge in stewardship and the consequences of Trump’s budget cuts.

After centuries of overhunting by fur traders, sea otters have largely disappeared from the Oregon and Northern California coasts. But the Siletz Tribe is trying to bring them back.

Amazon's push for small modular nuclear reactors is just the latest development in decadeslong fight over nuclear energy.

A judge's decision adds to a complicated case over land ownership and tribal fishing rights.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon are celebrating newly lifted restrictions on their rights to hunt, fish and gather. The celebration came as the tribe marked 47 years of regaining federal recognition.

In his first term, Trump opened up lands sacred to Native people for development, and rolled back dozens of environmental protections. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she’ll stand with Oregon values as the White House changes hands again.

Citing a handful of Native Americans who have died behind bars recently, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians say jails run by counties and cities need to do a better job treating incarcerated people dealing with drug use, withdrawal symptoms and suicide.

Portland's latest Tribal Relations leader had only worked for the city for five months.

Coos Bay is expected to be the home of Oregon’s first tribal-run distillery. Construction recently got underway for a craft distillery and tasting room at the Coquille Tribe’s Mill Casino. An opening date has yet to be announced.