EDITORIAL: Lip readers needed

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Roughly a year ago, I brought up the subject of public documents and the need to have accurate records of our Tribal Council sessions and truly any official government business that is conducted. The concerns began a...

LETTER: Big Cove representative says farewell, thank you

  There are not enough appropriate words in any language to express to the amazing and wonderful people of the Big Cove and Tow String Community, the extent of my gratitude. It took me 30 years to get 20 and every moment, victory, battle, and loss and win was...

LETTER: Tribal elder addresses safety concerns

  Dear Editor, The cell tower. We have one overlooking Wagon Wheel Gap Road and what I wonder is why it has no light? There are planes. Maybe I’m jumping to conclusions. I think this needs to be remedied soon. There could be a major disaster if not. Another...

EDITORIAL: The people have spoken

  (Note: This editorial was edited on Tuesday, Sept. 12 with new vote participation figures.)  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Tribal midterm election day has come and gone. Like the federal government model, the Eastern Band selects seats of its...

EDITORIAL: September 11 and relevance of symbols

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   We are approaching another anniversary of a tragic event in America’s history. The attack in 2001 cost the lives of 2,996 people and wounded 6,000 more. The immediate deaths included 265 on the four airplanes that were...

COMMENTARY: The fun never stops…issue

  Observations and random thoughts Vol. 24.1   By WILLIAM LEDFORD It’s a new week, the eclipse is over, the frog swallowed then regurgitated the sun and the fun never ceases in Washington. Our beloved orange leader has only been on the job seven months and...