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." The majority of grows that the operation has uncovered since the program began more than 20 years ago, Ogle says, have been enterprises run by Mexican drug cartels. "These investigations aim to catch the big fish," he says, "not just the guys growing the plants. We could process the growers, but more would be right back tomorrow." Planning for these annual searches begins as early as March. The actual flights take place from July 1 through the end of September, the growing season for marijuana …

Health/Alcohol and Drug Counselor Nicole Estrada, Mental Health Counselor Jan Kaschmitter, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Karan Scharf and Secretary Nadine Burt had six hours (two hours on each of three successive Wednesdays) to put the place together. The house has been three years in coming. The effort included consulting with other programs, applying for and receiving grants for the building and operation of the facility, purchasing all the furnishings and "getting everybody on board and making sure …

by the dominant culture, ‘Indian’ sports brands have grown to become multi-million dollar franchises.” In 2012, the OSBE set a precedent and became a leader in stopping schools from promoting racism through the use of Native American-imaged mascots. They passed a ruling removing all Native American-imaged mascots from Oregon high schools and gave the schools until 2017 to make the change. However, in 2013 the issue returned to the table. Discussions and meetings took place and an amendment to the ruling …

on the map as far as what we’re trying to do and where we place our veterans in importance of things that we do,” said Fullerton. “Not only are you setting aside a complete powwow to honor your veterans, you are also saying you don’t just want to honor your veterans, but we want to help so we added the summit as a resource. We want to see if you can leave after these days in Grand Ronde in a better place than you were when you got here.” Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi, an Army veteran, said she …

grandmother taught her when she was small. Tribal member Kevin Simmons introduced his family. "This is a good place. This is a healing place," Simmons said. "There have been warriors, and there still are warriors." He called today's warriors "briefcase warriors." "We have built a home for our children," said Mercier, "but that doesn't mean our work is done. We tell stories about how our ancestors came here in the wintertime, but they did not ask, 'What can I have?' Instead, they were teaching …

a shared experience with the Tribe’s partners,” Historic Preservation Manager Briece Edwards said. “It’s a chance for people to learn that they are living on the Tribe’s ceded lands. The Tribe is a good host, and part of that is to provide education and a comfortable place to ask questions.” After attendees ate a buffet lunch of salmon, fruit, cookies, salads and crackers, Jon A. George gave an invocation. Other Tribal Council members in attendance were Vice Chair Chris Mercier, Denise Harvey …

center was opened in 2020. “The Gate not only provides a safe place for the teens to hang out during the hours between school and when their parents are home, we provide recreational activities, mentoring, food and tutoring,” Bobeda said. “Youth have the opportunity to have their real needs met, catch up on school work and connect with safe, caring adults. Providing the teens with a safe place to be with a positive environment gives them the opportunity to be mentally refreshed and be ready to re …

in a nationals competition in 2022-23. She was back in 2024 and secured 13 th place in her favorite event, the halfpipe, but a broken ankle sidelined her. Jessica Lampert said in an email that this year, “Azayla came into the season wanting to focus on being a part of the high school team for the Oregon Interscholastic Snowboard Association. She rides on the Sandy snowboard team in the Gorge League.” The OISA has four leagues, Lampert explained, and students compete both individually and as a team …

members, for your support of the fairest member benefit we receive - per capita. Best to all, Rosemary Jameson Roll #883 Dear Tribal members: There has been a petition signed by many Tribal members asking Tribal Council to ensure that we receive a minimum of 25 percent of our revenue in per capita payments. Tribal Council has received copies of this petition, and I would like to urge them to consider the positive effects that this would have on every Tribal member, everywhere, without exception …

by attorneys, Fasana said. CASA volunteers serve as secondary advocates for these children; first ensuring the cultural connection and, more generally, being a voice for the child's best interest. "How I view CASA," said Kristi Petite, Foster Care supervisor, "is as another caring adult in a child's life. Kids in foster care need as many supportive people in their lives as they can have. CASA volunteers bring a fresh perspective about how to meet those needs." The Tribe's Indian Child Welfare …