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Tribal Council approved time off for employees on Friday, Dec. 22.

Tribal Government & News Longtime Tribal employee selected as new assistant general manager 08.14.2024 Danielle Harrison General Manager Bryan Langley By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When Tribal member Bryan Langley began his new role as assistant general manager on Monday, Aug. 12, it wasn’t the first time he had served in that capacity. Langley, 58, who has worked for the Tribe for 33 years, spent a year as assistant general manager in 2015. Later, the position was eliminated …

will be meeting with the Bureau of Indian Affairs during the first week of October. BIA administers the election as per the Tribal Constitution. Approximately 100 people logged on to the virtual event. “The process for a constitutional amendment has been going on for quite a while,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “I want to thank those who participated in the many meetings for the amendment language. Every time we had a meeting or a survey, that language was refined…it took a lot …

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Spring is here—a season of renewal, growth, and gratitude. As we walk forward with purpose, let’s come together in prayer and connection. Time Change: Our community Smudge Walk on Tuesday, the 25th will now begin at 5 PM, meeting at Visionaries. Smudge walks are scheduled for every last Tuesday of the month. 

currently serves on the Tribe’s Education Committee and previously worked for the Tribe as the Teen Pregnancy Prevention coordinator. She is employed as a principal consultant for her business, Native Mama Scholars, LLC. She was nominated for council last year for the first time. Archuleta, 63, was nominated by her brother, Tribal Elder Greg Archuleta. She serves as the Tribal Services representative in the Tribe’s Portland office and is a first-time candidate for council. Wakeland, 63, was nominated …

bedroom and spread to another room," Tigner said. West Valley Fire District personnel knocked down the flames, Tigner said, in a relatively short amount of time. A Yamhill County fire investigation team is investigating the cause, which is still underdetermined. Faith Bolton, Michael's wife, told The Sheridan Sun that she heard a smoke alarm sounding and thought it was the alarm clock. At the time of the fire, Faith, Michael and their 2-year-old granddaughter were in the house. Two other occupants …

, and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. Diane enjoyed cooking (especially desserts!), gardening, playing cards, bingo, camping, hunting and the peace of the countryside. She was happy in the company of her daughter, grandson and great-grandchildren. Diane also enjoyed spending time with her brothers and their families. She enjoyed any gathering that allowed her to visit with family, friends and to just have a good time. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie and her husband, Lyle Marrington; a grandson …

the Marine Corps. "I always loved sports," he said. He competed in baseball, football and wrestling during his years at Willamina High School. Butler said he heard about the games when reading about Piestewa and offered his services as a referee a few years ago. This year, they called him. He has been a referee in Salem, West Valley and Tri City leagues at one time or another working with all age groups and in football, basketball, baseball and softball. He said that being a referee can be tough …