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operating the site. The Food Bank has been distributing food to needy area residents since December 2014 and Tribal member Francene Ambrose was hired by Marion-Polk Food Share to manage the site. The Tribe built the 3,300-square-foot structure, which includes room to store produce, canned goods and frozen foods, with funds from two federal grants. The Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road, was sited across from the Housing Department office to be closer to Tribal housing, making it more convenient …

– The Tribe opened a new Portland satellite office to better assist the membership by providing several on-site services. These included vocational rehabilitation, employment and training, education services, behavioral health counseling and cultural classes. A $95,913 Administration for Native Americans grant was awarded to the Tribe for its satellite offices in both Portland and Eugene. The new offices included a classroom, small conference room and computer lab. 1999 – The three-day second …

successful Restoration effort that culminated in 1983. “It’s very hard to organize young people.” 2005 – Housing construction was visible at the Tribe’s new 20-acre site south of Tyee Road, which would include 72 mixed-income units. “They could come as fast as a house a day,” Development Construction Coordinator Duane Hussey said. “All of the road bases are in. All of the sewer lines are in. Fifty percent of the water lines are in.” The construction plan included setting up a plant right on site …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- Nov. 1, 2020 10.29.2020 Danielle Harrison History 2010 2015 – Tribal Council voted to pursue the purchase of the 31-acre Multnomah Greyhound Park site in Wood Village during its Oct. 14 meeting. The site, which was no longer used for dog racing, was listed for sale at $11.2 million. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said that the Tribe was developing a business plan for the property that would diversify the Tribe’s economic base. 2010 – Tribal member …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves grant applications for Portland MAT clinic 06.30.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness , State government By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Tribe has yet to open its second medication-assisted treatment clinic for opioid dependency in east Portland, but Tribal Council approved two grant applications during its Wednesday, June 30, meeting that will, if received, help staff the site. Tribal Council approved a State Opioid …

be patient with us. I understand how difficult this time is and we want to make sure everyone is helpful and considerate with each other. We will put out an announcement when more tests are available.” In the meantime, those wanting a COVID-19 test can call the clinic at 503-879-2032 for an appointment or they can schedule testing at the Spirit Mountain Casino test site by visiting curative.com. Testing hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday, starting on Monday, Jan. 24. Hours …

from the program to be used for other Tribal projects; Approved the acquisition of the 0.92-acre site at 6316 Salmon River Highway in Otis formerly occupied by Knight’s Tackle Box. It is the location of the “eel rock” mentioned in Tribal oral histories. Funds to purchase the property were part of a supplemental budget approved on July 27; Approved the Natural Resources Department applying for a Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

to Salem. In 2017, the Siletz Tribe proposed building a second casino at the 20-acre site off Interstate 5 and splitting the proceeds with the state of Oregon and eight other federally recognized Tribes in Oregon. The Grand Ronde Tribe objected to that proposal as well. The Salem market has become more important to Grand Ronde’s Spirit Mountain Casino following the Cowlitz Tribe opening Ilani Casino approximately 17 miles north of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area in April 2017. Should the long …

-fil-A to build its seventh Oregon eatery at the site. The Federal Highway Administration transferred ownership of the 15.7-acre Chemawa Station property to the Grand Ronde and Siletz Tribes under the Indian Self-Determination Act in 2002. Ground was officially broken on the site in December 2019. Includes information from Keizer Times Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Yesteryears - Sept 14, 2023 09.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Yesteryears 2018 2018 – Tribal Council members, Tribal members and Tribal employees participated in a ceremony that blessed the future site of a fishing platform at Willamette Falls after receiving permission from the state to build the structure. Having a platform at the historic site in the Tribe’s ceded lands had been a goal since 1983’s Restoration, and was in negotiations with the state for two years. 2013 – Willamina …