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on Wednesday, Dec. 11, propelled Spirit Mountain Community Fund to almost $83 million in giving since it was started in 1997. The 26 grants also increased the number of grants awarded during the last 22 years to 2,810. The grants have been distributed to 1,165 nonprofit organizations in 11 northwest Oregon counties. The Tribe’s philanthropic entity held its fourth-quarter check presentation in the Governance Center Atrium. The Community Fund receives 6 percent of Spirit Mountain Casino proceeds …

new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The case was the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third positive case of COVID-19 and that the individual does have ties to the Grand Ronde community,” the post stated. “Fortunately, we have prepared for this situation and we are working closely with our colleagues at the county and state to conduct contact …

Administrative Assistant Barbara Branson and GED Coordinator Tracy Biery, who attained 30 years apiece. In the quarter-century or more club were Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 26 years, Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 27 years and Natural Resources Department Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 28 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley and Chinuk Immersion Preschool Teacher Jeff Mercier notched 29 years. Achieving 20 or more years …

Culture Reibach releases 26th album 'Earth Tribe' 03.04.2021 Dean Rhodes People By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach recorded his 26 th album “Earth Tribe” in January, finally attaining a goal that he started pursuing on his previous release “Beautiful.” “After a long and beautiful journey with the Native American flute, this music is my tribute to the art of the solo flute,” he says in promotional material for “Earth Tribe.” “These songs all share …

in the area of Andy Riggs and Fire Hall roads. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Hit-and-run occurred in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. The driver was arrested. Methamphetamine arrest in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male was observed carrying about 17 grams of meth on his person while seated in a vehicle. Suspicious activity reported in the 48700 block of Dragonfly Drive. Tuesday, April 6 Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 8 …

speaker was retired Army Col. Larry Brown, with American Legion Post 21 of McMinnville. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was shot down nine times. Brown was awarded three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Purple Hearts. Brown read a poem, “The Brotherhood,” by an unknown author. Afterward, he recognized Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson, who walked on Wednesday, May 26, at 96 years old. He joined the Navy in 1942 during his junior year of high …

Tribal Government & News Police Log -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 12.14.2021 Tribal Police , Public safety Thursday, Nov. 25 Responded to an assault at the 28400 block of McPherson Road. Domestic disturbance reported in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Friday, Nov. 26 Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. 911 hang-up call reported …

casino per Tribe on Reservation land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 26, about the Siletz Tribe’s proposal to open a casino at the intersection of Interstate 5 and 99E on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Siletz Tribe already operates a casino in Lincoln City. Grand Ronde Tribal members and employees comprised 21 of the 28 people who testified during the hearing. Should Interior Secretary Deb Haaland eventually approve …

-quarter honorees hired in either January, February or March were led by Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno, who reached 32 years of service to the Tribe. Records Administrator Kim Mueller and Gaming Commission Licensing Manager Julia Papen were honored for 27 and 26 years of employment, respectively. Other employees notching 20 or more years of employment with the Tribe include Health & Wellness Billing Supervisor Sunni Ulestad, 24 years; Purchased and Referred Care Supervisor Melody Baker, 23 years …

proficiency from 8.7 percent in 2019 to 7.9 percent in 2022. English Language Arts proficiency decreased from 26 percent to 20.6 percent, while science proficiency rose from 5.6 percent to 10 percent. “We will put a lot of emphasis on attendance this year and creating a positive school culture, both welcoming and safe,” Zimbrick said. “Teachers will focus on big picture standards in the core subjects and provide a lot of individual support to students. Overall, our Native students did well …