OR: Native American/Indigenous
Carbon emissions found from Columbia River Basin dams
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
After Superfund listing, cleanup of Columbia River site progresses slowly
Advocates are making slow but steady progress to clean up a portion of the Columbia River named a Superfund site by the Environmental Protection Agenc…
Report: Improvements needed for OR's redistricting process
Oregon has room to improve when it comes to drawing voting-district lines, according to a new report. The nonpartisan elections watchdog Common …
Informe: Necesario mejorar proceso de redistribución de distritos en OR
Oregon tiene un margen de mejoría a la hora de trazar líneas de distritos electorales, según un nuevo informe. La organización …
College Assistance for Native Students Grows, But Some Excluded
By Natalie Pate for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Se…
Crece asistencia universitaria para jóvenes nativos, algunos quedan excluidos
Más estudiantes nativos tienen opciones para descuentos en la matrícula de educación superior, pero algunas tribus quedan fuera de …
OR Tribal Student Grant Gets Permanent Funding
A college grant program for tribal students in Oregon received an extension in this year's budget. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant was funded with $2…
Subvención para estudiantes tribales obtiene financiación permanente en OR
Un programa de becas universitarias para estudiantes tribales en Oregón recibió una extensión en el presupuesto de este año…
After Superfund Listing, Hard Work of Columbia River Site Cleanup Starts
A popular fishing site on the Columbia River for members of the Yakama Nation has been listed as Superfund site by the federal government. Now comes …
Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants
A new mural in Eugene depicts Kalapuya people harvesting native plants and preparing them as food and medicine. It is part of a larger project to …
With Legislative Kickoff in OR, Native American Youth Plot Priorities
Gov. Kate Brown's State of the State address kicked off Oregon's short legislative session, and organizations advocating for diverse communities are …
OR Voting Maps Could Weaken Indigenous Communities' Electoral Power
Indigenous communities in Oregon are raising concerns about the voting maps drawn and approved in Oregon. Brian Smith is a political consultant and …