2026 Cultural Fire Symposium
The 4th annual Blue Lake Rancheria Cultural Fire Symposium brought together over 100 fire practitioners, community members, agency partners, students, and researchers from across North and Central America for two days dedicated to the restoration of Indigenous fire stewardship. Hosted in partnership with the Yurok Tribe and CAL FIRE, this year’s symposium created space for […]
Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Participate in Special Olympics Torch Run
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Police Department (TPD) and BLR Fire Department recently participated in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California. The Torch Run is a nationwide tradition that brings together law enforcement officers and local communities in support of Special Olympics athletes and programs. BLR TPD and Fire […]
Drone Assessment & Response Tactics (DART) Training at Blue Lake Rancheria
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Resiliency Training & Innovation Center (RTIC) recently held a Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (DART) course in the Powers Creek Community Room at Blue Lake Rancheria. The course taught participants about Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) criminal threats, response tactics, and detection techniques to address UAS threats. The DART course presents […]
Blue Lake Rancheria Fire Department participates in 64th annual Bigfoot Daze
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Fire Department recently participated in the 64th annual Bigfoot Daze in Willow Creek. BLR Firefighters took the fire engine out to the parade and had a great time saying hi to friendly faces in the community and handing out treats along the route! Bigfoot Daze is an annual full day […]
Blue Lake School Graduation
The Blue Lake Rancheria would like to congratulate the 2026 eighth grade graduating class of Blue Lake School, and is proud to support their future success. Through many years of the Blue Lake School Scholarship program, Blue Lake Rancheria has funded over $90,000 in scholarships to date. Every eighth grade graduate at Blue Lake School […]
Cornerstone Ceremony for Ta’m Resilience Campus
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) recently hosted the Grand Lodge of California, Free & Accepted Masons and Six Rivers Lodge 106 on June 6th for a cornerstone ceremony at the Ta’m Resilience Campus, BLR’s newest training and emergency preparedness facility. This event provided an opportunity for the community to witness one of the Grand Lodge […]
Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police give presentation at McKinleyville High School
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Police Department (TPD) recently visited McKinleyville High School to spread awareness about how future drivers can interact with law enforcement personnel in a safe manner during their first traffic stops. BLR TPD Officers Kyle Mayr and Raven Moon had an open conversation with McKinleyville High students, answering questions, telling […]
Crisis Intervention Team training in Eureka
The Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Police Department (TPD) recently participated in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka. CIT training is a collaborative training effort between Humboldt County Law Enforcement and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services, designed to assist first-responders help persons with mental disorders […]
Blue Lake Rancheria Fire Department attends annual Salmon Run
The Blue Lake Rancheria Fire Department proudly participated in the 2026 Salmon Run. The annual Salmon Run started back in 2003 as a way for indigenous teens from the Klamath and Trinity rivers to advocate for dam removal. Until 2024, four dams blocked the journey of the salmon population while also compromising water quality […]
Blue Lake Rancheria and California Scottish Rite Foundation Expand Access to Childhood Speech-Language Services on the North Coast
The California Scottish Rite Foundation provides childhood speech-language, literacy, and education programs that help children improve communication skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Through its RiteCare Childhood Language Centers, the Foundation provides individualized services at no cost to families, supported by donors, grant funding, and community partnerships. The new RiteCare Childhood Language […]