The future of cancer care within Cherokee Nation

By Chuck Hoskin Jr. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief

Every death from cancer is a tragedy. This terrible disease has already taken far too many Cherokees from their loved ones, and it has left many others struggling with difficult symptoms and costly treatments. Yet today, I am more hopeful than ever that all Cherokees struck with cancer can receive excellent care and the best chance at a long and healthy life.

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Sallisaw Veterans Center opens as ‘the envy of every other state’

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

February 25, 2025

Superlatives seemed to be everywhere Friday at the dedication celebration for the Sallisaw Veterans Center. The state-of-the-art facility, which boasts a sprawling 215,000 square feet and 175 single-o...

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Commissioners list accusations for removal of county assessor

By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

February 25, 2025

Sequoyah County Assessor Brandy Dobbs now knows the accusations the board of county commissioners are leveling against her in their attempt to have Dobbs removed from the office she’s held since June ...

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Cherokee Nation election filing draws 33 candidates

By TRISTAN LOVELESS NONDOC MEDIA

February 25, 2025

Nine seats on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, the legislative branch for Oklahoma’s largest tribe by population, drew 33 candidates over the four-day filing period in Tahlequah earlier this month....

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Walters seeks Oklahoma AG opinion on impact of Trump order on immigrant students’ education

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

February 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s public schools chief has asked for clarity over whether a presidential executive order could block federally funded services to undocumented students. President Donald Trump...

Sports

Iron Hog Classic powerlifting meet postponed until this week

February 25, 2025

PANAMA — Due to complications from last week’s snowstorm, last Friday’s Iron Hog Classic powerlifting meet was postponed until this Thursday for the junior high powerlifters and this Friday for the hi...