Yakama Nation considers sites for new casino

Friday, December 2, 2005  

The Yakama Nation of Washington is considering two sites for a new casino in the populous Portland, Oregon, area.

Chairman Louis Cloud said the tribe has trust land in Battle Ground, Washington, and in Oregon City, Oregon. Battle Ground [Yahoo Map] is north of Portland while Oregon City [Yahoo Map] is to the south.

Cloud wouldn't specify the exact location of the trust land. "It's our secret," Cloud told The Oregonian. "We know who owns the land, and it's held in trust."

The tribal council, which consists of all tribal members, may consider the issue at a meeting next week.

Get the Story:
Battle Ground: Yakamas silent on casino site (The Oregonian 12/2)
Yakama Nation eyes B.G. for casino (The Columbian 12/2)
Yakama considering a casino in metro area (The Oregonian 12/1)
Vancouver site tops Yakamas' list for second casino (The Yakima Herald-Republic 11/30)