Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Several members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently shared their perspective about harvesting a humpback whale last November. The event was to establish the mammal’s cultural and historical importance to coastal Natives.

A group of Siletz Indians are holding a presentation Saturday, June 6th to honor a humpback whale that washed ashore in Lincoln County last fall and died. It’s to help non-Natives understand the historical and cultural significance of these mammals.

The Oregon State Marine Board has voted to accept public comment on a proposed temporary rule that limits the use of motorized boats on the upper Siletz River.

Siletz Valley School hosted a Family Math and Science Night, and students with the Explore and More program showcased their projects.

Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue a temporary rule at its meeting in early April, ahead of a series of public meetings.

Oregon tribal members are asking regulators to prohibit motorized boats in part of the Siletz River to protect fish and recreation.

While the longer drive is an inconvenience, a bigger concern is the fact that the landslide flowed directly into the Siletz River.

The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members.

A young humpback whale that was euthanized on Monday has been removed from the Oregon beach where it died near Yachats.

Meet Patrick Clarke, the 2025 Oregon Small Schools Association's Teacher of The Year.

Nearly half a century after losing their right to hunt, fish, and gather on their ancestral lands, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have just regained it.

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 with the help of a $1.56 million grant.