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, the Chinook Indian Nation sued the federal government in the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. District Court for its right to re-apply as well as asking for funds guaranteed to the Tribe in 1970 that have never been paid. On Nov. 26, the Tribe asked Leighton to rule on the case. In a post on its Facebook page, the Tribe asked people to bring drums, prayers and voices to support the Tribe’s cause. “”It is extremely important that Judge Leighton sees that our case has support behind it and the decisions …

Culture Tribe's eldest Elder, Dorothy Greene, walks on 06.08.2020 Dean Rhodes People Tribal Elder Dorothy Greene celebrated her 100th birthday in the Tribal Community Center in September 2018. She walked on at the age of 101 on June 6, 2020. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Grand Ronde Tribe’s eldest Elder, Dorothy Lillian Greene, walked on on Saturday, June 6, at the age of 101. Greene was born on Sept. 26, 1918, to Alexander Gus LaBonte …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino on pace for ‘record-breaking’ year 04.27.2021 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. reported to the membership that Spirit Mountain Casino is on track for a possible record-breaking year during the Tuesday, April 27, Legislative Action Committee hearing. Bobb also serves on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors, which met Monday, April 26. “The casino continues to do very well …

. The purpose of the day was to promote colleges and careers for students after high school graduation. 1999 – For the first time ever, Grand Ronde’s basketball team made the national Indian tournament where they made a valiant effort against some tough competition. Melvin Brisbois, Richard Brisbois, Haa-nah Mike, Issack Kentta, Lenny Logan and Duane Manyhides played some tough games in the National Indian Athletic Association’s 26 th annual basketball championship in Salem, but did not bring home any …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Oct. 26-Nov. 6 11.13.2018 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Friday, Oct. 26 Assist outside agency with a reported domestic disturbance in the 29000 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 westbound on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 28000 block of Grand Ronde Road. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 24 westbound on Southwest Hebo Road. Driving complaint received …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- June 25 - July 10 07.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Sunday, June 25 Dog bite reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A female juvenile was transported to the hospital. Drug complaint received in the area of Blacktail Drive. Traffic stop in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Operator was cited for driving while suspended and failure to return a suspended license. Monday, June 26 Agency assist for an unattended death …

in the 48000 block of Blacktail Drive. Assist outside agency with a traffic assist in the area of milepost 10 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Salmon River Highway and Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, Dec. 13 Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Grand Ronde and A. Ackerson roads. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 18 on Salmon River Highway. Thursday, Dec. 14 …

agency in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony Road. A driver was arrested for driving with a criminally suspended license in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a traffic crash in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Responded to a two-vehicle crash at the Fort Hill Road exit on Highway 18. Sunday, April 18 Suspicious person reported in the 27300 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of Highway 18 and Hebo Road. Assist outside agency …

Tribal Government & News Tribe starts holding enrollment meetings 05.27.2021 Dean Rhodes Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde held the first of four scheduled informational meetings regarding membership and enrollment issues on Wednesday, May 26. Because of continuing COVID-19 pandemic concerns, it was held virtually using the Zoom teleconference application and attracted more than 130 Tribal members. Originally scheduled for two hours …