The celebration came as the tribe marked 47 years of regaining federal recognition. The tribe was among the dozens that lost federal recognition in the 1950s and ‘60s under a policy of assimilation known as “termination.” Congress voted to re-recognize the tribe in 1977. But to have their land restored, the tribe had to agree to a federal court order that limited their hunting, fishing and gathering rights. A new court order issued late last month has now lifted those restrictions.

In other news, prominent homelessness critic Kevin Dahlgren may take a plea deal.

A lingering outbreak of avian influenza has led to the slaughter of more than 111 million birds since February 2022, mostly egg-laying chickens.

Stephen R. Wilson, 59, and his 34-year-old son Ren M. Wilson appear to have shot and killed each other on Monday afternoon, police said.

Labor organizer Lesly Muñoz scored a come-from-behind victory in the race.

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The local nonprofit advocates for renters facing housing instability, operating out of the courthouse.

Two cousins are bridging a cultural gap by providing Indigenous youth with access to traditional regalia, fostering a sense of pride and belonging in communities across Oregon.

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Expiring PERS side accounts are driving dramatic pension cost increases for some Oregon employers.

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Other than a few rain showers on the coast and light snow across the Cascade passes, most of Oregon will offer dry roads for holiday motorists.

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