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as a liaison to Tribal committees and special event boards, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other Tribal, state, federal and local government agencies and businesses." Martin brings years of congressional experience to the post. After her fellowship in the office of U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., Martin was hired full-time as the congressman's communications director and district representative for Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Her specialties include fisheries …

Culture Yesteryears -- July 15, 2012 07.12.2012 Ron Karten History 2007 - Tribal Elder and Vietnam veteran Steve Rife completed the 265-mile Trail of Tears walk in time to make grand entry at the Veterans' Powwow on July 7. Rife dressed in regalia made by his wife, Margie, in whose name he made the walk, and carried an eagle staff made by his sister, Tribal member Pearl Rife. 2002 - Tribal Elder Honor Day went with a Hawaiian theme. Participants were encouraged to wear tropical dresses …

31 letter sent to the Tribal membership states that the Tribal chairperson shall recommend a person who meets the requirements of a candidate for Tribal Council to fill the vacancy and serve the remainder of the term upon approval from a majority of the elected members of Tribal Council. The Constitution does not mandate a time period in which that recommendation must occur. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

member Steve Hudson, who was recently released after a 25-month stay in jail, was performing regularly at The Summit View at Spirit Mountain Casino. Hudson used his time while incarcerated to practice playing the guitar, write songs and get in touch with his Creator. He said he was hoping to make Thursday night blues a permanent fixture at the casino. 1997 - Spirit Mountain Casino employee Toby McClary, 18, was featured. He was working at Legends and had been promoted several times. He started out …

Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr., who has been on medical leave recently as he fights a recurrence of leukemia. "While this will be an incredibly tough climb, the real challenge is to help fight blood cancers," Ripley said in a fundraising letter sent to friends and family. The Stair Climb will require Ripley to climb 788 feet in vertical elevation one step at a time while wearing heavy firefighting turnouts. To support Ripley, go to www.firefighterstairclimb.org and click on the donate button …

someone to fill a vacant seat with the approval of the rest of Tribal Council, it does not set a time frame within which the Tribal chair must make a nomination, leaving Kennedy with the discretion not to appoint anyone until the seat is filled during the Sept. 8 Tribal Council election. The vacant seat, along with those held by Kennedy and Tribal Council member Toby McClary, are being contested this year by 13 Tribal members. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe …

for Native Americans grants. The meeting started with a brief overview regarding recent community development activities, current projects and projects planned for 2011. One end of the Tribal gym featured banners highlighting the 1985 Reservation Plan and the 1995 and 2010 Strategic Plans, and several banners highlighted time periods from the original reservation, Termination, Restoration and then development every five years thereafter, including land acquisition maps, total Tribal membership and photos …

to the General Membership, about making the Tribal Council process more transparent and about the ethical responsibilities of Tribal Council members. One asked if those running for Tribal Council would be willing to punch a time clock, and another asked, "How many promises that you make when running for office are you going to keep if you are elected?" As at previous events, candidates first introduced themselves, then answered questions selected randomly from many written down by Tribal members …

Culture Tribe helping name Marys Peak creeks 08.14.2018 Danielle Frost Culture , History By Danielle Frost CORVALLIS -- Since time immemorial, Marys Peak in Corvallis has been described as a “place of refuge” for the Kalapuya people, who climbed it for safety to escape the floods that shaped the Columbia River Gorge. Now, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which includes the Kalapuya, will have input on naming several of the creeks on the east-facing slope of Marys Peak in an effort …

thankful for the opportunity they gave me to work and succeed. Unfortunately, I relapsed and found myself not only in prison but trespassed off the Reservation. With a release date of June 29, 2017, I’m hoping to complete as many programs as I can, not only to be clean and sober, but to have trade and work experience to offer a future employer. There are still a few months until my release, but I’m hoping enough time will pass so my trespass will be lifted so I, too, could come home to my friends …