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Culture Walking On -- Sunshine Ailani Goodenough 01.31.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Sunshine Ailani Goodenough July 5, 2017 – Jan. 5, 2018 Sunshine Ailani Goodenough, 6-month-old daughter of Kaliska Dawn Norwest and Justin Blayne Goodenough, walked on unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. She was born on July 5, 2017, in McMinnville. She was a happy little girl who enjoyed watching and playing with others and toys. She is survived by her mother, Kaliska Norwest, and father, Justin Goodenough of …

Culture Walking On -- Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. 12.02.2013 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. May 14, 1965 - Nov. 1, 2013 Tribal member Milton Roy Sherwood Jr. was born May 14, 1965, in Redding, Calif., where he was raised. He walked on Friday, Nov. 1, at the age of 48. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, papa and friend to many. He worked construction and landscaping for more than 30 years. He was a giving and selfless person. He loved to visit yard sales and find …

Culture Walking On - Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. 07.24.2013 Ron Karten Walking On Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr. Dec. 14, 1954 - July 8, 2013 Tribal Elder Donald Basil Hudson Croy Sr., 58, a resident of Metaline Falls, Wash., walked on July 8, 2013, as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Idaho. He was born Dec. 14, 1954, in Tillamook, Ore. He lived most of his life in Colville, Wash., and since late 2007 resided in Metaline Falls where he owned and operated DC Auto & …

Tribal Government & News 'Women at War' wins Album of Year award 04.17.2019 Dean Rhodes People Shelly Nichols MILWAUKEE, Wis. – “Warrior Songs Vol. 2: Women at War,” which featured a song written by Tribal member Shelly Nichols, won the Album of the Year award on April 14 at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards event held in Milwaukee. Nichols, a Navy veteran, wrote “Warrior Wings” about her experiences serving in the U.S. Navy during which she experienced military sexual trauma. Her …

Tribal Government & News 2033 planning session scheduled for Oct. 17 10.03.2019 Dean Rhodes Events When Tribal members gather in 2033 for the Tribe’s 50 th Restoration celebration, what will the community look like? This is a question the Tribe is exploring with Tribal members from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The Shawash-ili?i 2033 planning team will be hosting a community listening session at the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. The session will focus on health care, social …

. “Some Tribal members might think they are the only ones with blood pressure issues or diabetes, but if you show them they are not alone and there is a community out there to help, it reduces social isolation. … We also do drop-in visits and check in on Tribal Elders just to make sure they are OK, and help them with resource connection and care coordination.” Current offerings from Community Health include medical appointment and non-medical transportation, wellness visits, medication management …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves vocational rehab cooperative agreement renewal 01.24.2024 Danielle Harrison Tribal Council By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved renewing a cooperative vocational rehabilitation agreement between it and the state at its Wednesday, Jan. 24, meeting. The agreement includes the state Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Commission for the Blind and the Tribe’s Vocational Rehabilitation program. It has been in place for …

Culture Voices of the River seeking submissions 04.16.2025 Culture The Indigenous publication Voices of the River, managed by nonprofit Confluence, is seeking submissions for publication from Indigenous people in the Columbia River basin and beyond. The deadline is Sunday, April 20. The yearly publication includes a wide range of genres, including interviews, research articles, fiction, photography, carving and painting. Grand Ronde Tribal Elder David G. Lewis is the advising editor. Lead …

Tribal Government & News Army Corps seeking comment on Detroit Lake drawdown and hydropower 05.19.2025 Environment , Water (Smoke Signals file photo) PORTLAND -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comment on two requirements: A deep drawdown for Detroit Lake in fall 2026 and studying a permanent end to hydropower production at Willamette Valley dams. Comments will be accepted until Friday, June 6, and may be submitted by mail, email or in public meetings by filling out comment …

Culture Mercier’s artwork on display in Lake Oswego 06.25.2025 Art , Tribal member Tribal artist Bobby Mercier’s traditional Chinook woodcarving is on display at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s Artspace until Friday, July 11, as part of an exhibit called “Woodcore,” featuring seven Oregon artists and woodworkers. According to the Arts Council, “Each of the artists find pleasure in scraps of wood – respectfully sourced from fallen or salvaged trees, road shoulders or job sites, often obtained …