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a citation, the casino taking employment action and referencing the issuance of the $50 citation that hasn’t even been adjudicated in court yet, and then a council member announcing an employee's separation in a public forum before the employee even received official paperwork, the entire process is alarming. It seems that due process has not been upheld, and after 28 years of service to the casino, this is a deeply disappointing moment for the community. Everyone observing this situation should …

an actual increase, then dropped back down. But we’ve never dropped below 1997 levels.” According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in 2023, “American Indian/Alaska Native adults were 1.5 times more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes,” down from more than twice as likely, in 2020. It said that 13.2% of American Indian/Alaska Native people 18 or older had an official diagnosis of diabetes in 2023, the most recent year statistics were available …

Culture Tribe celebrates 29 years of Restoration on Nov. 18 11.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 22 this year marked the official 29 th anniversary of the federal government restoring recognition of the Grand Ronde Tribe, giving the hope of renewal to 850 Tribal members recorded on the Grand Ronde Termination rolls and for their heirs going forward. This year's celebration of that day came four days early on Sunday, Nov. 18. Events started at Achfa-Hammi …

Culture Tribe curating 'River People' exhibit at Willamette Heritage Center 03.31.2014 Ron Karten Culture , Education , History , Events If you go ' kuri-tsfqw tilixam : River People of the Willamette' Where: Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill, 1313 Mill St. S.E., Salem When: Friday, April 11- through Saturday, May 26 Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors 55 and older, $4 for students with ID and $3 for youth 6 to 17 years of age. More info: 503-585-7012 or www.willametteheritage.org SALEM …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs 2017 hunting seasons, tags 07.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , Natural Resources For the third time since the state of Oregon agreed to the Tribal Wildlife Management Plan in September 2014, Tribal Council has exercised sovereignty to declare hunting seasons and tags on Tribal Reservation and trust lands outside of state-mandated seasons. During its Wednesday, July 26, meeting, Tribal Council approved the 2017 seasons and tags …

Health & Education Tribally-operated school will open Aug. 26 08.14.2024 Katherine Warren Education By Katherine Warren Smoke Signals staff After many years, a dream has come to fruition for some Grand Ronde Tribal members: Their own school. The first day of the new, Tribally-operated school will be Monday, Aug. 26, with the kindergarten class. First through fifth graders will start Tuesday, Sept. 3. Although this has been discussed for several years, concerted efforts to open the school began …

Tribal Government & News George nomination to Environmental Quality Commission moves to full Senate for vote 04.27.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , People , Natural Resources The Oregon Senate Rules Committee moved the nomination of Grand Ronde Tribal Council member Kathleen George as one of three new members of the state Environmental Quality Commission on to a full Senate vote on Wednesday, April 26. George was nominated to the commission by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown in March to replace three …

and drinks for $1.25. Pie-eating contests and 50/50 raffles are also scheduled. Chili cook-off contestants must register in advance although there are no registrations fees. For official rules and registration, contact Marion Mercier at 503-879-1488 or Nancy Holmes at 503-879-2445. 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 Walking On - Michael Gray and Isaac Bobb 05.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Edward Gray Sr. April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016 Michael Gray Sr. passed away at the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived by his parents Lola and James Gray, and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and Kassandra Gray, 20. Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18 years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and his …

and subsequently arrested. Police responded to a disturbance near Tyee Road. Police charged one person with disorderly conduct, misuse of 911 and assisted with transport to the hospital for treatment. Sunday, Jan. 22 Police solved a cold hit-and-run case from June 2016. The suspect was located in Hillsboro and charged with felony hit and run. A male was arrested for rape and other sex crimes. A runaway was reported and later located. The juvenile was reunited with their guardian. Police assisted Polk County …