FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes General Election is Friday, May 29, when registered tribal voters will vote for three or less Fort Hall Business Council members.

Primary Election winners Louise S. Dixey, Lemuel M. Stone and Michael Alan Tindore go up against incumbents Ronald Todd Appenay, Devon Dwayne Boyer and Donna K. Thompson. (cont.)

By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Office of Public Affairs
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a formal resolution and public statement opposing data center development on the Fort Hall Reservation, as well as any such development within ceded lands, Treaty-protected areas, or locations that could adversely affect the Reservation or its residents.

The resolution was passed during a Council meeting on May 21, 2026, following recent discussions related to a proposed large-scale data center project near the former Hoku site in Pocatello. While the proposal was ultimately denied by local authorities, the Council determined it was necessary to formally affirm the Tribes’ position and protect long-term Tribal interests. (cont.)

FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes 46th General Welfare Distribution has been set for Monday, June 1 when enrolled tribal members with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes as of May 1, will receive a General Welfare Distribution check.

General Welfare Distribution checks will be mailed out to those tribal members who don’t have direct deposit. Please be mindful and allow time for the mail to go through the mailing process. (cont.)

By YVONNE WARJACK
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — Families, tribal leaders, educators and community members gathered to celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 during a ceremony centered on culture, tradition, leadership, and academic achievement at the Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School Blaine Dixey Gymnasium Thursday, May 21.

The graduation ceremony carried the theme, “Honoring the Past, Carrying the Future,” as graduates entered the gymnasium during the processional led by Ghost Canyon. (cont.)