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– Nov. 20, 2025 Tribal Elder Charles Henry Taylor passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Legends Tri County Funeral Home in Seguin, Texas, is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Gerald Croy Bolden Jan. 8, 1949 – Nov. 23, 2025 Tribal Elder Gerard Croy Bolden passed away Nov. 23, 2025, at the age of 76. Cornerstone Funeral Services in Boring is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Janet Yvonne Taggart …

was to improve the rate of compliance by the patient and the clinic with two targeted standards of care outlined by the American Diabetes Association and the Indian Health Service. Those being the annual testing of cholesterol and blood pressure control. These topics were chosen because of the significant correlation between diabetes and heart disease. The Indian Health Service factsheet on diabetes indicates that the rate of developing heart disease is three to four times higher than for those without …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs Natural Resources contracts 08.14.2014 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Natural resources Smokes Signals editor Tribal Council approved two Natural Resources-related items at its Wednesday, Aug. 6, meeting. The first item involved contracts with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentive Program that will fund Tribal efforts to control brush on two properties near Uyxat Powwow Grounds off Hebo Road. Natural Resources …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- Oct. 1, 2018 09.27.2018 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : I would like to thank all the individuals who have aided in the process to come to my rescue to provide a valued service in placing the marker for my beloved husband Wesley West. I was devastated by the loss of my husband of many years and a well-known member of the Confederated Tribes. He served as a voice for the Tribe as a council member and retired Army veteran who tirelessly …

and Marion Haller-Davidson. After graduating from high school, West served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 101 st Airborne Division. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam, where he was wounded. He received numerous medals, including two Bronze Stars, which are awarded for heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement or meritorious service in a combat zone. He ran for re-election in 2007 and finished seventh in the voting. He also ran for Tribal Council five …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs grant applications, RFP, Housing agreement 08.24.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council Tribal Council approved two grant applications, a request for proposals and a Housing Department agreement during its Wednesday, Aug. 23, meeting. The first grant application will seek $118,845 in federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding to help lower-income Tribal member households in the seven-county service area, which includes Clackamas County …

LCT landing craft during World War II. He was a proud member of Laborers’ Local 348 and he worked on many dams throughout the western United States and at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation until he retired in 1987. Wilbur enjoyed reading, hunting, gardening, metal detecting and visiting with family and friends. He loved to share stories of his life growing up with his large family during the Great Depression, stories of his military service in Europe, the South Pacific and Asia during World War II …

would remove the BIA’s role regarding Tribal constitutional elections. Currently, the Tribe is required to hold a federal election, Tribal members must specially register for such elections and even if approved by Tribal members, amendments to the Tribal Constitution need BIA approval before they become effective. The second proposed amendment would institute a limit of three consecutive terms on future Tribal Council service. After three consecutive terms – nine years – a Tribal Council member …

, Native Americans, Oregonians and all Americans. The Hatfield Fellowship also is in memory of Susan Long, Hatfield's devoted assistant who epitomized the best in public service. The fellowship ensures that Hatfield's legacy of integrity, strength and effectiveness in public service endures. Each year, one Native American is selected to be the Hatfield Fellow and serve as a member of the staff of one of Oregon's representatives in Congress in Washington, D.C. The internship lasts for nine months …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves public transit agreements 09.25.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Grand Ronde residents will continue having public transit to Salem after Tribal Council approved an agreement and memorandum of understanding during its Wednesday, Sept. 25, meeting. The two agreements with the Tillamook County Transportation District renew arrangements for 21 months for daily transit service between Lincoln City, Grand Ronde …