By Andy Taylor In November 2025, the Siletz Tribal Council approved an emergency declaration to help address rising food insecurity caused by the federal government shutdown. With funds allocated to the tribe, the USDA team quickly got to work on a plan that would...
Feb. 8, 2026 Loraine Butler, Alfred “Buddy” Lane, IV, and Selene Rilatos were elected to the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in an election held Saturday, Feb. 7. Butler, from Siletz, Ore., was elected with 375 votes; Lane, from Siletz,...
By Andy Taylor If you’ve ever considered a career in health care, the Indian Health Service (IHS) offers a wide range of opportunities designed to support American Indian and Alaska Native students in pursuing meaningful careers. These programs not only provide...
By Ruby Moon, community health manager The Siletz Community Health Clinic is pleased to announce its new Health and Wellness Center, opening Feb. 17, 2026. The basement renovation was determined essential with the rapid growth of the clinic and the services it...
