Coquille Tribe

The federal government has approved a new casino for the Coquille Indian Tribe in Medford. That comes after over a decade of pushback from state and local officials, as well as other tribes in the region.

Four states now allow government-run insurance programs to cover Native American healing practices.

After over a decade of legal wrangling, a proposed new casino in Medford run by the Coquille Indian Tribe is close to federal approval. Tribes opposed to the project aren’t done fighting.

The project is in partnership with Washington-based distilling company Heritage and will include a tasting room at the Coquille Tribe’s casino in Coos Bay

On Friday, the federal government released an environmental assessment in favor of the Coquille Indian Tribe opening a new casino. Other tribes aren’t happy.

The Coquille Tribe says it’s landed one of the biggest competitive grants ever in its history. The $7.7 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation will benefit the tribe’s wharf and port development, and is part of the $662 million 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program managed by the federal Maritime Administration.

A cash-prize fishing derby has proven to be an effective tactic against invasive bass in southern Oregon.

The University of Oregon and the Coquille Indian Tribe are partnering up on research to reduce carbon emissions.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s stance on gaming is hypocritical, says the Coquille Indian Tribe. The criticism follows a letter Kotek sent Thursday to the nine tribes located across the state.

Jason Younker was cousin to Don Ivy, who died after a seven month battle with cancer in July. Younker says there’s no one who can fill Ivy’s shoes, and he regrets the circumstances that led to him taking over as chief.

Note: This update clarifies the memorial service date as Saturday, September 25th. An earlier version of this story incorrectly referenced July 25th. KLCC…

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