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of Grand Ronde and Tyee roads. Suspicious activity reported in the day-use area on Blacktail Drive. Monday, Nov. 12 Drug complaint received at 27100 Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the 23000 block of Yamhill River Road. Illegal dumping reported in the area of Grand Ronde and Tyee roads. Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 22 after a reported theft from Best Buy in Salem. Reported trespass …

fun packages with our rooms for people to be able to buy. We’re going to be giving those people who haven’t had a chance to book yet an opportunity to do that.” Ridgebear said that although there will be a premium on Lodge rooms and that they will cost more than the normal rate, the idea of doubling rates like other area hotels is not part of the plan at Spirit Mountain. “Just because of the price of demand Spirit Mountain has never engaged in any price-gouging,” Ridgebear said. “If we had high …

Department of Justice grant that will pay to hire two more Tribal police officers for three years with the Tribe committing to fund the positions for a fourth year. The Tribe also has received grants to buy police vehicles, fund a women's transition house and develop civil laws. Under the new Oregon law, all Tribal police who pass state-sanctioned law enforcement training are recognized as peace officers, giving them the ability to enforce state law anywhere in Oregon, including on a Tribal …

. The Sheridan School District has worked over the past two years to build stronger relationships with the Tribe, says Superintendent Steven Sugg. Teachers and administrators meet several times a year to discuss student progress and how to best support each student. “As superintendent, I have attended conferences and meetings where Senate Bill 13 was a topic of discussion and I have reviewed the material on the Oregon Department of Education website,” Sugg says. “Our middle school social studies teacher …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council adds 20 more names to Restoration Roll 05.19.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council approved a purchase and sale agreement for the Tribe to buy the 25.62-acre Risseeuw 3 property that is immediately south of the Tribe’s Risseeuw 2 property at the end of McPherson Road in Grand Ronde during its May 19 meeting. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council continued adding Tribal members to the Restoration Roll …

, at the Tribal Governance Center. The 2023-24 Royalty Court officially will be crowned later in the day at 5 p.m. at uyxat Powwow Grounds. More than $22,000 in prize money will be danced for and prizes range from $100 for a consolation prize to $1,000 for first place. Specials will include the Saturday Night Best Dressed Drum Group with a top prize of $800, a Prairie Chicken/Round Bustle committee special with a top prize of $700, a Women’s Jingle Contemporary vs. Old Style special also with a top …

Health & Education Tribe, Willamina Elementary work together to launch StORytime initiative 10.30.2014 Dean Rhodes Education , State government WILLAMINA -- In the bleachers of Willamina Elementary School's gym, classes of kindergarteners, their teachers and parents, including a kindergarten class from the Grand Ronde Tribe, awaited the adult part of the Oregon StORytime campaign. "Research tells us that one of the best ways to help children learn new words and unlock their imagination …

family that has prize money totaling $5,600 plus jackets for first- through third-place; Men’s Northern Traditional and Round Bustle sponsored by the Tom family with $2,000 in prize money; School is Cool for all kindergarten through 12 th -grade dancers sponsored by the Education Committee; Best Friends sponsored by Grand Ronde Royalty; Round Bustle/Chicken Dance with $800 in prize money; Women’s Red Dress Special with $800 in prize money; and Junior and Teen Girls sponsored by outgoing Grand Ronde …

to fruition. “This is a significant step,” said Tribal Council Secretary Toby McClary. “Never before have we had a place to tell our story.” 2009 – Spirit Mountain Casino’s float, “Bridging the Past With the Future,” received the Golden Rose Award for best float shorter than 35 feet in the 2009 KeyBank Grand Floral Parade. The float was designed by Tribal Elder and Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. 2004 – Groundwork for the Tribe’s upcoming Elder care facilities was underway. The new construction …

to the Public Safety Ordinance that will place a mandatory reporting requirement on Tribal employees to report instances of Elder and vulnerable adult abuse, create a system for the Tribal Court to issue emergency protective orders over Elders and vulnerable adults who are experiencing abuse and place civil penalties on those who commit or fail to report abuse against Elders or vulnerable adults; Approved an application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services …