Search

Culture Walking On -- Walter Cruikshank 06.18.2019 Danielle Frost Walking On Walter Cruikshank Walter Daniel Cruikshank March 11, 1975 – June 15, 2019 Walter Daniel Cruikshank was born in Lincoln City, Ore., on March 11, 1975, and walked on at the age of 44 on June 15, 2019. Walter was a loving and caring person. He loved to collect coins, pan for gold, listen to music and watch movies. He loved animals and children. But, most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. He used …

such as grocery stores, gyms and retail shops. Oregon’s mask mandate went into effect on Wednesday, July 1, while Washington began requiring masks on June 26. Spirit Mountain Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear said that there was a good deal of feedback on wearing masks, both pro and con, but most customers are fairly accommodating to the new rule. “Spirit Mountain Casino enacted mandatory masks after evaluating the current status of the pandemic’s rising trend in the state and Pacific Northwest …

Culture Funds raised to add pillars to West Valley Veterans Memorial 05.14.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture Willamina VFW Post 4211 and DOA Pro Wrestling, based in Portland, hosted a professional wrestling event and fundraiser for the West Valley Veterans Memorial on Saturday, April 21, at the VFW Hall in Willamina. The Willamina Post has hosted DOA wrestling events monthly since 2010, said Ken Rober, past-president of the post. On May 19, he will become District 16 commander, supervising six posts …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council member wants to explore hatchery business 12.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Fish Matthew Haller By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Fish hatcheries, like most everything else, have two opposing views. “There’s the pro-hatchery folks, who think we could solve all the salmon problems with hatcheries,” Grand Ronde Tribal Fish & Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen said. “There’re other folks who think hatcheries are the only reason we have problems …

Savings & Loan between March and July of 2019. The money was raised from bingo, bake sales and fundraisers that were sponsored by the Elders Activity Center. Pro Tem Judge Diane M. Morse sentenced Little to 24 months of supervised probation, ordered her to perform 120 hours of community service, and ordered her to pay $2,898.72 in restitution to the Tribe and a $100 fine to the court. According to Polk County Circuit Court, she paid her restitution and fine in total after her sentencing. She …

and three former governors - Vic Atiyeh, Barbara Roberts and Ted Kulongoski - made the effort even more difficult. In addition, both the Republican and Democratic parties in Oregon urged their members to vote "no" on the measures. "In the last few weeks it appears to the campaign team that not enough Oregon voters are ready to add a private casino to the state's gaming options," Dycus said in a prepared statement announcing the end of the pro-measure campaign. As in 2010, the private casino measures …

that increase in numbers shows the resilience of Oregon voters and the fact that they don't want to be insulted with these kinds of proposals." Supporters of both ballot measures started their campaign before Labor Day - a rarity in politics - by running ubiquitous TV ads promoting "The Grange" and sending out a statewide mailer to likely voters. Up until Oct. 16, the TV ads and another mailer continued to bombard Oregonians with pro-private casino messages. However, the It's Still a Bad Idea Committee …

Tribal Government & News Tribal member headed for college then hoping to go pro as MMA fighter 08.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal member , Education By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer It was a trying fight, but Willamina High School graduate and Tribal member Devin Huston said he feels good about the way he handled his MMA cage match Saturday, Aug. 16, against opponent Kysen Knox in the featherweight division. The match took place at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. Huston won …

of structures to 42; Appointed Ruby Mendez-Anderson to the Housing Grievance Board with a term ending March 31, 2029; Approved limited waivers of sovereign immunity for software programs Microsoft Copilot Chat, DexCom Clarity, Oracle, Microsoft optional connected services and Health-e Pro; Approved one emergency enrollment and eight infant enrollments into the Tribe because they meet the enrollment requirements in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance; And approved one enrollment relinquishment …

Food Distribution (26) Food Bank Event Food Distribution (26) December 30, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (22) March 24, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Food Bank Food Distribution (32) March 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM General Council General Council meeting (6) April 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …