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King and Dan Johnson, and her children, Donna Johnson and Nicole Remington. She also had five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Donna was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at the Grand Ronde Church of the Nazarene. A reception will follow at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. To leave condolences, visit www.macyandson.com. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

Culture Yesteryears -- Dec. 1, 2017 11.30.2017 Danielle Frost History 2012 – Redmond Police Department veteran Alvin LaChance Jr. was sworn in as Grand Ronde’s first Tribal Police chief during what Tribal Council Vice Chair Jack Giffen Jr. called, “a monumental day for Tribal self-governance.” LaChance, 60, joined Jake McKnight, who was also sworn in as sergeant. “This is a historic day for the Tribe,” Tribal Council member Kathleen Tom said. “To have its own police officers on its own land …

, and stories of his many years working construction with his brothers. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1 st Ave., Kennewick, Wash., and the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Kenneth Haller and Victor Cureton officiating. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S. Union, Kennewick. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, visit the Sympathy Store at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com. Share On Facebook Share …

Culture Walking On - Larry Eugene Darling 02.06.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Larry Eugene Darling Aug. 4, 1949 – Feb. 1, 2017 Larry Darling was given the gift of life and now he has given it back. This is hard, but he was a lucky man, who led a lucky existence, and we are grateful we got to spend several years with this amazing man. Tribal Elder Larry Eugene Darling, 67, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away Feb. 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 4, 1949, in Wallace, Idaho …

percentage points shy of the two-thirds approval required to amend the Tribal Constitution. An educational session regarding the March 14 Tribal Constitution election will be held during the Sunday, March 1, General Council meeting held in the Tribal Community Center. The educational session will follow the scheduled economic development presentation. Tribal members who cannot attend the March 1 General Council meeting can e-mail questions about the two proposed amendments to Tribal Council Chief …

: 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Our goal is to see everyone who presents during these hours. However, based on the number of patients that present, staff may have to redirect some to the most appropriate resource after being screened by our nurse. This change is expected to increase efficiency and improve access for patients. Staff will monitor the progress of this new system and will make any necessary …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives 5 ONPA awards 07.19.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals photojournalist Timothy J. Gonzalez received a first-place award in the News Photo category from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association for his coverage of the ninth birthday celebration held at Tribal plankhouse achaf-hammi that appeared in the Nov. 1, 2018, edition. By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Smoke Signals , the Grand Ronde Tribal newspaper, received five awards …

and accidental, caused from vehicle exhaust debris from a passing vehicle. “The multiple fires serve as a reminder that vehicles with aging catalytic converters and vehicles that aren’t properly maintained can pose fire risks,” said the State Fire Marshal’s Office in a statement released on Thursday, Aug. 1. “Fire service agencies encourage anyone driving in Oregon, on- and off-road, to have their vehicles, motorcycles and ATVs serviced regularly before any travel begins.” In addition to the roadside fires …

spending plan. Tribal members interested in obtaining a compact disc of Leno’s presentation should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or 503-879-2304. The November Tilixam Wawa also features a detailed look at the 2020 draft budget and adult Tribal members have until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, to submit written comments to Leno. In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Tribal …

p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, and 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. The episode is titled “Circles of Life” and profiles Looking Wolf, who is a “master of Native American flute.” Looking Wolf also recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from One World Music Radio, the No. 1 radio station in Europe that plays instrumental music. In early September, he joined fellow honorees Medwyn Goodall, Miriam Stockley and David Lanz on the radio station’s Roll of Honor. Looking Wolf started playing Native American flute …