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Tribal members take half of historic federal settlement

Colville Tribal members by referendum voted overwhelmingly to approve distribution of another 30 percent of a $193 million settlement with the federal government.

The vote was 3,497 to 303. The referendum went before voters following a petition drive. Votes were counted Friday.

That money will be distributed Oct. 12, Colville Business Council Chairman John Sirois announced Tuesday.

“The membership...

 
 

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