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Parks and Recreation Department to develop the Fort Yamhill site as a new state park, with restoration of the officers’ quarters, a new entrance road and informational signage. 2000 — The Tribe was sending a social and economic community assessment survey to all Tribal members 17 and older, to create a database and help Tribal Council plan the Tribe’s future. 1995 — In recognition of the 50 th anniversary of World War II, the annual powwow honored Tribal veterans who served in the Armed Forces …

Culture Yesteryears - September 15, 2025 09.11.2025 Yesteryears 2015 2020 — Meeting virtually because the Tribal Government Center was closed due to extreme fire danger, Tribal Council approved another round of virus relief payments for adult Tribal members for September to November. 2015 —The Tribe accepted a donation of 14 acres from the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners at Kilchis Point on the eastern shore of Tillamook Bay. It was located near the site of one of the largest Native …

Culture Yesteryears: Nov. 1, 2025 10.29.2025 Yesteryears 2015 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc and state restrictions on indoor gatherings, the Tribe moved its Restoration Celebration online for the 37 th anniversary of restored federal recognition. 2015 — Tribal Council voted to pursue the purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village. No longer used for dog racing, the site was listed at $11.2 million. Tribal Council Chair Reyn Leno said the Tribe …

Fire District fire investigators were able to determine the location where the fire was started and turned over the criminal investigation to OCPD detectives. Police detectives were able to identify several people who were living at the site and located them for interviews, that ultimately led them to Dukes, who was arrested last June. The 3-alarm fire started in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 30, and closed the highway in both directions from Tumwater Drive to South End Road. All …

Culture Yesteryears - Dec. 15, 2025 12.12.2025 Yesteryears 2010 2020 — Less than 24 hours after a three-alarm fire started at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site Saturday, Dec. 5, police arrested Enrique Omar Mejia, 29, booking him on three counts of felony second-degree arson, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and trespassing. 2015 — The general membership received a briefing on the Tribe’s attempt to diversify its revenue stream by investing in MicroGREEN Polymers Inc., which manufactured …

— The senior meal site, worked on by maintenance crew member Greg Leno and his uncle Russ Leno, had been completed and was serving hot lunches to Tribal Elders Tuesday through Thursday. 1986 — Tribal membership was nearing 1,800, with numerous enrollments still underway. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

Culture Yesteryears - March 15, 2026 03.11.2026 Yesteryears 2016 2021 — A year after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread closures and remote work, the Tribal government was moving into its third phase of re-opening, allowing limited on-site meetings and visitors and limited programming. 2016 — The Tribe donated $4 million to the Oregon Department of Transportation to help fund the first phase of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass construction project. “This is a huge project that will make …

Culture Permaculture classes coming to Grand Ronde in January 12.14.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , Education , Natural resources , Events At the Aprovecho.net Web site, classes are offered in sustainability -- food production, shelter, natural building techniques, forest gardening and home landscaping. A tailor-made version of the classes is coming to Grand Ronde. "We're going to be working on the site just north of Elders Housing," said Tao Orion, co-director of Aprovecho. Orion, along with her …

member and Cultural Resources Department Manager David Lewis. The Grand Ronde Tribe has "a long history of involvement in the area," said Mark Stern, director of Klamath Conservation Area, Soutwest Oregon and Klamath Basin for The Nature Conservancy. "The Tribe has ancient knowledge, a connection with the land and an interest in protecting the site. We're looking forward to working with our partners." Tribal Elder Jolanda Catabay will sing the national anthem at the event. Her relations …

. Ogle, who has 22 years in law enforcement, says the operation's first concern is for the public. Bow hunters and hikers may unwittingly come into a place where growers have guns. On the other hand, when civilians come upon a grow site, they may report that site to the police, helping the effort. To investigate up the line, police are looking for people who are not likely in the area, but are nevertheless running and funding the operations. At the same time, they need to complete the work …