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Council approved seeking s state grant to add two additional pillars. According to Smoke Signals’ running tally, the Army pillar contains more than 1,140 names while the Navy pillar has almost 700 names. The two new pillars should last awhile since the Air Force and Marine Corps pillars have substantially fewer names on them. Tribal Engineering and Planning Manager Ryan Webb said the original plan was to have the new slabs installed by April 1, but shipping delays have pushed the installation back …

Culture Walking On - Frank E. Kowing Jr. 01.18.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Frank Eugene Kowing Jr. April 1, 1944 – Sept. 24, 2016 Frank Eugene Kowing Jr., 72, was deceased on Sept. 24, 2016. He was born April 1, 1944, in McMinnville, Ore., to Frank Sr. and Myrtle (Porter) Kowing. He attended Sheridan and Ballston elementary schools. After graduating from McMinnville High School in 1962, he attended Linfield College, where he was the college’s first art major, and participated in the Naval …

Culture Yesteryears - April 1, 2025 03.27.2025 Yesteryears 2020 – COVID-19 precautions went into effect in Oregon in mid-March of 2020. By April 1, shutdowns had been extended to late April. Spirit Mountain Casino, which had planned to re-open on April 2, extended the closure to April 9, while the Tribal Council prepared for financial effects from the pandemic. 2015 – Legalization of use and possession of small amounts of marijuana went into effect on July 1. To help Tribes, whose lands fall …

Tribal Government & News Chili Challenge to benefit local Food Bank 04.15.2011 Ron Karten Events The Great Chili Challenge and Chow-Down on Saturday, April 30, at the Tribal Community Center will help fund the work of the Grand Ronde Community Resource Center's Food Bank. Chili judging will occur at 4 p.m. and an awards ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. A chili feed will occur afterward in the Community Center. A bowl of chili will cost $3.50 with cornbread and desserts available for $1 …

Tribal Government & News Educational meetings set on Constitutional Enrollment Amendment 09.29.2011 Ron Karten Elections , Enrollment , Events Constitutional Enrollment Amendment Educational Meetings EUGENE: 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way. PORTLAND: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Monarch Inn, 12566 S.E. 93 rd Ave., Clackamas. BEND: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Riverhouse Hotel, 3057 N. Business 97. GRAND RONDE: After the 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 …

Culture 2012 Contest Powwow to shine spotlight on youth dancers 07.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , Entertainment , Events If you go 2012 Grand Ronde Contest Powwow When: Friday, Aug. 17, through Sunday, Aug. 19. Grand entries at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Where: Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road just north of the Highway 18 intersection. Cost: Parking and camping are both free. More info: Contact Dana Leno-Ainam at 503 879-2037 or e-mail at dana.leno@grandronde.org …

Culture Sacred Hoop Ceremony slated for March 9 02.06.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Health & Wellness , Events The Tribe's Behavioral Health and Prevention programs are hosting a Sacred Hoop Ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the Tribal gym. The four gifts of the Sacred Hoop are the power to forgive, healing, hope and unity. The hoop brings healing for all recovering from different kinds of trauma and also helps strengthen sobriety and Wellbriety in the community. The ceremony is open to all …

Tribal Government & News Portland office slates Vocational Rehabilitation Open House 08.06.2012 Ron Karten Events The Tribe's Portland Area Office will hold a Vocational Rehabilitation Open House from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15. There will be refreshments, door prizes, health screenings, a licensed massage therapist and Risk and Insurance Administrator Jim Holmes on hand to answer questions. Member Services' Director Penny DeLoe will be on hand from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Housing slates emergency preparedness event 10.23.2012 Ron Karten Housing , Events The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority will be holding an emergency preparedness event dubbed "R U Ready for the Zombie Apocalpyse" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov 1, in the Tribal Community Center. The event, presented by the American Red Cross, will cover how to prepare for surviving a severe winter storm, earthquake or highly unlikely invasion of flesh-eating zombies. There also …

by Sunday, April 1. Comments can be submitted via e-mail to naturalresourceplan@grandronde.org or mailed to the Tribe's Natural Resources Division, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For more information, call Senior Administrative Assistant Michele Volz at 503-879-2424. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …