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to find and is amazing to me how much we don’t know that is out there and unregulated. And when it comes into a community like Grand Ronde, most don’t know what it is or what it does. Using kratom to withdraw from opiates is like downing a bottle of NyQuil to get off booze.” Grand Ronde Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight said his officers haven’t fielded many calls about kratom. “We believe a youth overdosed on kratom, but we haven’t had a ton of issues overall,” he said. “The real scary part …

and habitat conditions.” Luckiamute Watershed Council Outreach Coordinator Suzanne Teller introduced Lewis to the virtual and in-person audiences. “His website is one of the most comprehensive resources on Indigenous Oregon culture that I have ever seen,” she said. Lewis provided attendees with an overview of the Kalapuya’s pre-contact original culture, how they lived off the land and the adjustments made when settlers arrived. He also discussed the removal to reservations, treaties, cultural changes …

wandered off from her residence in the area of A R Ford Road and Newsome Drive. Theft reported in the Agency Creek Road area. Stolen vehicle reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. No arrests were made. Suspected DUII reported in 23100 block of Yamhill River Road. A male was arrested for driving under the influence and violating his probation. Thursday, Jan. 21 Domestic disturbance reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint received in 27100 block of Salmon …

from the Grand Ronde Tribe. Only the Tribal Council incumbents seeking re-election – Kennedy, Secretary Jon A. George and Brenda Tuomi – were present at that forum. Kah-Nee-Ta has been struggling since the Warm Springs Tribe moved its Indian Head Casino to more heavily traveled Highway 26 in 2012. The resort is 11 miles off Highway 26. “The Tribes have sustained the resort financially, though this has been increasingly difficult in recent years in light of the Tribal budget,” according to Warm …

was seen in the Grand Ronde area. Sgt. Jake McKnight attempted to stop Burril, who was driving a 1999 Ford Expedition, on Grand Ronde Road near the intersection with Andy Riggs Road. However, Burril took off and a chase ensued west on Andy Riggs Road, northbound on Fire Hall Road, east on Highway 18 and north on Grand Ronde Road and on to Agency Creek Road, where Burril’s vehicle ran out of fuel. Both Burril and a female passenger, 22-year-old Shawna Diane Scott, fled on foot. Scott was arrested …

of Tribal service included Housing Department Maintenance Coordinator Lonnie Leno, 27 years; Adult Education Coordinator Tracy Biery and General Manager’s Office Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson, 26 years; Member Services Benefits Administrator Liz Leno, 25 years; Dental Director Eric Webster, 22 years; Human Resources Specialist Cindy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Caseworker Dodie McKenzie, Youth Prevention Supervisor Lisa Leno and Fish and Wildlife Program Manager Kelly Dirksen …

cannot handle the medications so the person dropping them off must repackage them. Needles and liquids are not allowed in the drop box. Tribal Police suggest mixing liquid medications with cat litter or coffee grounds and then throwing them away with the household trash. For more information, call 503-879-1821. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

the hearing held in Salem. “I have great admiration and respect for this board and for the Oregon Department of Education. This board is steadfast in its commitment to Oregon students in the best way possible. “Putting this decision back in the hands of the Tribes to work on these issues and to move through these exceptions when it makes sense may be the most respectful act we can make as a board.” Board Chair Miranda Summer started the hearing by thanking the Grand Ronde Tribe for meeting with her …

member in September 2017. Last year she wasn’t sure what to expect, but this time around she said she enjoyed the opportunity to visit with other Tribes. “I really enjoyed it last year, but in my second year it’s a chance to reconnect with people,” Leno said. “All the people I’ve seen this year are those I worked with in Social Services so it’s been a lot of fun. I enjoy being here. It’s an opportunity to share about different Tribal issues with each other and to reconnect. It’s also a good …

to leave behind his best buddy and friend, Donovan Kaufman, and his loving “Dad,” fishing buddy, traveling companion and “Captain,” Floyd Holbrook. Toye thoroughly enjoyed traveling dirt roads in central Oregon, taking landscape photos and playing his music loud! Unfortunately, his life was taken May 29, 2021, on a country road in a single-vehicle crash. When his truck accelerated, taking him through two fences and landing on its side, it burst into flames in the Little Deschutes River. Toye’s …