Coquille Tribe Gets Green Light to Build Medford Casino
After a contentious 13-year public process, the Biden Administration approves the proposed gaming facility; opponents head to court to halt the project.
After a contentious 13-year public process, the Biden Administration approves the proposed gaming facility; opponents head to court to halt the project.
For nearly 200 years, Willamette Falls was a hub for industrial production — and a major dam. But for 15,000 years before that, Northwest tribes used the site for fishing and ceremonial activities. Now tribes have a say in its future.
One week after the opening of the $500 million Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians announced plans to build Oregon’s first inter-tribal gaming and entertainment facility.