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noted in his ruling that the Corps had spent the previous decades refusing to implement orders from the National Marine Fisheries Service to draw down reservoirs to improve passage for spring Chinook and winter steelhead. “At this time of year, fish would historically pass through the dam using a higher-elevation outlet called a penstock, but a 2021 court injunction outlined operations for moving fish through a lower-elevation regulating outlet this fall,” the Corps stated. George said …

for market rate. The student rental assistance program was recently increased from $500 to $1,000 per month for full-time Tribal students to account for rising rental costs. Part-time students receive $500. Students are given checks for three months at a time. There are no income restrictions for the program. Leno also discussed various housing services such as meeting with tenants who are experiencing financial or other issues, hosting an annual resource fair at Family Night Out with 35 local service …

– has been an alarming example of political interference and overreach,” Cherry said. “I was held to a different standard than others, and after 28 years of dedicated service to the Tribe and casino, it has been incredibly disheartening to see my reputation dragged through the mud over an issue that was exaggerated for political purposes.” However, he noted that the ruling had given him “renewed hope,” in the justice system and “deep respect” for the Tribal Court. “I hope that moving forward …

considerations. Department members will visit the property, Barry said, and provide an assessment. “So, I’m really hoping more people reach out this year,” to request the service, Barry said. Elders who have physical or financial limitations can also ask for assistance in carrying out the advice they receive on improving their property’s defensible space. “We have in the past hired a couple of seasonal employees to go out and help with that,” Barry said. “It's increasingly important to consider wildfire …

on the heart of why we are here,” Heidt said. After the opening introductions and activity, educators were offered several groups of breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon. Morning sessions included a Native education student panel, Chinuk Wawa 101, the Willamette Education Service District’s approach on implementing the “Tribal History, Shared History” curriculum, collaboration between the Tribe, school districts and educational institutions in Oregon, generational healing through …

or dangerous waves and can continue for as long as 15 hours after the initial wave. Rough sea conditions continued over the next two days and some Canoe Families pulled out at that point. “After the tsunami, that was just kind of a turning point, and this water is always challenging, even without that,” Tribal Social Services Manager Dana Ainam said. This year’s journey proved more adventurous than expected, she said, noting that there was no cell service at some camp sites, making getting the word out …

and projects. “Land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service terminated all non-wildfire seasonal positions with no plan to ever backfill them, which means that most of the archaeologists, botanists and other specialists that have been conducting Tribal consultation on forest activities with Grand Ronde for decades are now just…gone,” Karnosh said. “The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) eliminated thousands more positions at land management, environmental and other resource …

and instead focus on shared values such as community well-being and strengthening relationships. It was therefore especially disheartening that five council members chose to pursue an appeal despite the trial court’s clear ruling. After 28 years of dedicated service to the Tribe and the casino, it has been deeply distressing to have my reputation publicly and repeatedly challenged over a matter the courts have now twice ruled in my favor.” Michael Cherry also expressed her gratitude for the ruling …

and everything was fine. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was locked out of her vehicle. Citizen contact occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officer provided a ride to a female. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Highway 18B and Yamhill River Road. Thursday, Nov. 19 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a civil service …

no shades of difference about the common goal. "It was clear from the start that Tribal Council and the Tribal membership wanted to see the fish restored to Agency Creek," said Dirksen. With Tribal Council on board, Natural Resources had all the support the department needed, Dirksen said, to improve habitat and lure the salmon back. The Tribe won a grant to build the fish weir that Natural Resources uses to count, assess, record and mark fish coming back upstream, all in the service of evaluating fish …