Endangered species listing would have pros and cons
The Coquille Indian Tribe continues is working to protect and restore Chinook salmon, but it hasn’t taken a stance on the possibility of an endangered listing.
Category: Recent News
Wellness center
Tribe changes the face of Coos Bay medicine
In one rural Oregon community, where doctors are scarce, the Coquille Tribe is providing a vital option.
Community Fund, 2023
Tribe shares $815,000 with local nonprofits
Curry Coastal Pilot, Jan. 16, 2023
Oregon Public Broadcasting, Jan. 11, 2023
KQEN News Radio, Jan. 10, 2023 (Douglas County)
Medford Mail Tribune, Jan. 9, 2023
KDRV, Jan. 9, 2023 (Jackson County)
KTVL, Jan. 9, 1023 (Jackson County)
KVAL, Jan. 9, 2023 (Jackson County)
Tribal Tourism
Travel guide highlights Oregon tribes
Dr. Jason Younker, chief of the Coquille Indian Tribe, and tribal members Matilda ViksneHill (left) and Kiana Younker appear on the travel guide’s cover.
See the story in Portland Monthly
Fall Chinook salmon news
Indigenous Peoples Day, 2022
Coos Bay proclamation
The proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a step toward healing, one Coquille Tribal member says.
University of Oregon event
Coquille Tribal Chief Jason Younker and tribal Vice Chair Jon Ivy participated in Indigenous Peoples’ Day activities at the University of Oregon.
Asante Fundraiser
Salmon bake supports health care
The Coquille Tribe put on a traditional salmon bake as part of the Oregon Wine Experience fundraiser for the Asanta Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network in Medford.
Mill-Luck 2022
Mill-Luck Salmon Festival returns
ODFW pact
Coquille finally get hunting rights
Coquille Indian Tribe members have their first subsistence hunting opportunities in five southwest Oregon counties under a new state agreement.
Fishing Derby, September 2022
The big ones are still out there
More than 1,500 predatory bass were removed from the Coquille River during Labor Day Weekend. But two elusive fish worth $1,000 are still waiting to be caught.
The Coos Bay World, Sept. 12, 2022
Casting for cash
The Coquille Indian Tribe donated $1,000 to lure participants for a smallmouth bass derby. It’s part of an effort to reduce invasive predators that gobble baby salmon.