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to 1,800 pounds. “It’s a tough sport,” said Austin. “The riders are matched with the bulls based on their ability and the bulls are rated on a one- to 25-point system.” Austin said the bulls in the nationals will be rated in the 17- to 20-point range. “I’ve been doing really good this year,” said Allen, who clearly does not lack confidence in his ability to get on a bull and give it his best effort. “The fact that I’m going (to nationals) is pretty cool.” Allen said when he is in the shoot …

to the original donor. "This is a time when many wrongs are being set right," said Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy. With this gift, she added, "Healing continues for both of us. It is an honorable, righteous deed." "It wasn't just this canoe coming home," said Bobby Mercier, Tribal member and Language and Culture specialist for the Tribe. "This gift gave us carvers a push to carve this style of canoe again." And the Tribal carvers did just that in the run up to the recent exhibit. "Two …

Tribal Government & News Fire rips through tumwata village property again 01.30.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal government By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer OREGON CITY -- Clackamas Fire District firefighters spent hours during the morning of Thursday, Jan. 30, battling a large blaze at the former Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City that closed the highway in both directions from Tumwater Drive to South End Road. All train service was paused as well. The 3-alarm fire was declared …

a quilt on the frame. She would let it down from the ceiling, and she would give me a small corner and teach me to quilt. And she would tell me stories of the old days. "I remember the sourdough biscuits, the white beans and fried spuds she would make us. It was so good because grandma made it and she was a great cook." For those who would like to contribute, send the gifts to Val Grout, P.O. Box 113, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

, Education Department Manager Angela Fasana, Guided Study Teacher Adam Langley, Academic Advisor Shane Thomas and Academic Coach Rachel Fluke, along with other Youth Education staff and Willamina School District Tribal Attendance Family Advocate Rebecca Arredondo. “Congratulations students on a job well done. This year has been so hard and you have done such an amazing job,” Fasana said. “We look forward to congratulating you in person next year. Keep up the good work and have a wonderful spring …

parents, you will be enrolled.” Former Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno asked what the timeframe is for the BIA to certify the election if the government remains in a shutdown. “If we get to the point where BIA is not back to work, when they do come back will be a discussion of how to pick back up and conclude this,” Tribal Attorney Rob Greene said. “We are using our best resources. Nobody when they wrote regulations thought about the longest shutdown in government history. Once the BIA comes …

Tribal Government & News Tribe requests consultation on Willamette Falls Trust funding 06.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Willamette Falls By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Tribe has asked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to hold off on approving a funding request by Willamette Falls Trust, pending “a more rigorous review” and Tribal consultation. The request is the latest move in an ongoing struggle between Grand Ronde, Siletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs Tribes in Oregon …

, Giffen, Harvey and Kathleen George serve on the Community Fund Board of Trustees. Attendees then watched a video that surveyed the Tribe’s history and featured organizations that have been helped by Community Fund grants. Dozono, festively attired in a Santa hat, quizzed grant recipients with questions about the Tribe that were answered correctly. Dozono joked that giving away other peoples’ money is “the best job I’ve ever had.” “It’s been a privilege to serve as a trustee all of this time …

Culture Leona Jean Hariss walks on 08.12.2011 Ron Karten Walking On Leona Jean Harriss Oct. 5, 1974 - Dec. 25, 2010 Tribal member Leona Jean Harriss was born on Oct. 5, 1974, in Portland, Ore., and walked on Dec. 25, 2010, on Christmas Day, only 36 years old. She was born to Barbara Schlappie and Fred Chippewa and raised by her mother and stepfather Dan Alexander. She was the oldest of four children and much later gained a stepbrother. She was the best sister and was always there for the kids …

Administrative Rules and other laws, such as federal Medicaid laws, so I could know how to best prepare for any upcoming benefit changes for anyone I worked for. “My interest in public benefits law led me to get involved in various volunteer opportunities, many of which involved me advocating for people with disabilities and their care providers during administrative hearings and other correspondence with the Department of Human Services. As a hobby or pastime, I’ve continued to study this area of law …