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Council members Ed Larsen and Earl LaBonte were appointed to serve on the Yamhill County Transportation Advisory Committee to help with a public transportation study in the county, along with safety issues along highways 99, 18 and 22. The group also was exploring how to best help those who were “transportation disadvantaged,” such as the elderly, those with disabilities and youth. 1995 – Tribal Council adopted the 1995 budget, which included funding to establish an Elder pension program …

the economic development portion of the General Council meeting was conducted in executive session. Tribal members who want more information can contact Thomas at 503-879-2070 or bruce.thomas@grandronde.org . Hernandez and Fullerton took 14 questions from the audience of approximately 45. “We are in a great position,” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. said. “You have an excellent, wonderful team of staff who work on behalf of you. It is one of the best teams around for helping us develop our future …

with our board of directors and Grand Ronde Tribal Council to monitor the ever-changing situation and have begun the process of preparing a detailed re-opening plan," said Spirit Mountain Casino General Manager Stan Dillon. "This plan will include extensive sanitation best practices while ensuring the outstanding guest service we are known for is intact for all aspects of the guest experience in all venues once we are able to open our doors." Tribal General Manager David Fullerton announced …

that would fund two firefighter/paramedic positions to staff the Willamina fire station and the purchase of a new ambulance. Measure 36-203 is asking voters to approve the levy that would cost $1.06 per $1,000 of assessed value. A person with a house valued at $150,000 would pay an estimated $160 a year. “The West Valley Fire Board of Directors determined that it is in the community’s best interest to provide funding to hire at least two additional firefighter/paramedics, purchase a replacement …

with the Tribes during his years as governor. “The opportunity to get to know and learn from the sovereign Tribes in the state has been one of the best parts of this experience,” he said. 1995 – An expansion and relocation of Tribal offices was underway after the Tribe purchased and remodeled a two-story modular building. It would be used by Spirit Mountain Development Corp. as a training center as well as house the Small Business Development and Education program offices. To make room for Spirit …

with COVID-19 precautions. Adult Tribal members who cast ballots numbered 1,496, an increase from the 1,350 ballots cast in 2019. Turnout was 34.8 percent of eligible Tribal voters, the best turnout since 2008. In addition to voting for three Tribal Council members, Tribal voters were asked for the fourth consecutive year their opinions regarding five advisory topics on the Sept. 12 ballot. Topics and results were: Holding a constitutional amendment election to remove the enrollment requirement of having …

to be the best department we can be. We continue to learn and grow, and our police department does a great job.” Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy thanked the Tribal Police Department for its due diligence in receiving accreditation. “It is good for our community members to know their police force has received this accreditation, to be so open they are able to expose themselves to critical evaluations,” she said. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who grew up in Grand Ronde, expressed gratitude …

is not located within the Cowlitz Tribe’s aboriginal territory, is not historically or culturally significant to the Cowlitz, and would be taken in trust for a Tribe that was neither ‘recognized,’ or ‘under federal jurisdiction.’ ” 2006 – Tribal member Jan Reibach’s CD release “A New Day” was a finalist for the best New Age album in the fifth annual Independent Music Awards. The awards gave heightened visibility to artists who worked without a major label. Winners were selected from thousands …

in late March and early April to accept input on how to improve the allocation of funds for pandemic and economic relief. Casey Lozar, the Treasury Department’s senior policy advisor, said the department tried to make the process easier by expanding technical assistance options for Tribal governments, launching a detailed web page about the funding and providing specific contact information for questions. “Tribal governments have broad flexibility to decide how best to use this funding to meet …

best to represent you and your voice. I humbly serve you, the members and I’m so thankful for your vote of confidence. “I hope to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to an already strong group of leaders and I’m in awe of the dedication of all the candidates who ran this year. As we rest on the promises of our Creator, I will commit to working tirelessly toward our vision of being a Tribal community known as a caring people, dedicated to the principles of honesty and integrity.” Cherry’s election …