NPT Begins Construction of Kelt Reconditioning Facility in Idaho
Lapwai, Idaho – After 16 years of planning, preparation, and advocacy, the Nez Perce Tribe is ready to start construction of a Kelt Reconditioning Facility at the Nez Perce Tribal […]
Nez Perce Tribe Celebrates Land Return in Joseph Oregon
Joseph, OR – On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, members of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) with Dolores and David Bridges, gathered in Enterprise, Oregon to commemorate the transfer […]
NPT to Exercise Jurisdiction for Tribal Victims of Domestic Violence as allowed by the VAWA
Lapwai, Idaho — The Nez Perce Tribe (“Tribe”) gives notice of its intent to implement beginning October 1, 2024, criminal jurisdiction provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA 2022”) […]
United States Government’s Analysis of the Impacts of Federal Dams on Columbia BasinTribes Restores the Rule of Law and Supports Immediate Action to Prevent Salmon Extinction, Nez Perce Tribe Says
Lapwai, ID — Today, the Nez Perce Tribe heralded the United States’ release of its analysis ofthe federal Columbia River dams’ impacts on Columbia Basin Tribes as reinforcing theobligations of […]
Nez Perce Tribal Police Investigating Death of Woman
Lapwai, ID – After noon on Sunday, June 2, Nez Perce Tribal Police responded to a call reporting the death of a woman in a residence in the White Bird […]
Tunnel Pond to Open on April 5-6, 2024
Orofino, Idaho- The Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries Department will be hosting the annual Opening Day Free-fishing event on Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, 2024. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and […]
Shots Fired | Lapwai, Idaho
The Nez Perce Tribal Police Department has been made aware of a “Shots Fired” call on March 13, 2024, with a discharge of a pellet gun in the vicinity of […]
Radon Test Kits Available for Free at Public Libraries on the Nez Perce Reservation
Lapwai, ID – Radon test kits are available for free to the public during January and February through a partnership with the Nez Perce Tribe, Prairie River Library District, and […]
Nez Perce Tribe selected to receive over 1.3 million for Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings
Lapwai, ID – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) was selected to receive funding through the newly created Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in […]
Mark Bensen Appointed as Chief of Police for Nez Perce Tribe
Lapwai, Idaho- The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) has appointed Mark Bensen as the new Chief of Police for the Nez Perce Tribal Police Department. Mr. Bensenbegan his service […]