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line at a vaccination clinic when he noticed a man wearing a Farmers Insurance shirt. Lawrence, who was in the process of becoming an agent, started chatting with him and learned he was planning to sell his business. “I was working with the Eugene district and had planned to buy a location in Albany, but the owner kept dragging his feet,” Lawrence said. “So, I was really excited to learn there was one in Salem because I live there. It was a thumbs up all around.” Lawrence officially took over …

create an online store where Tribal members can buy Tribal logo clothing, blankets, etc.? 902 yes and 248 no. This is story will be updated online with candidate statements if they provide those. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

wanted to get out of the house, was my angle, and I just started walking and throwing the disc,” he recalled. “After three hours, I was done walking the course and it took so much of my mind, my focus … instead of being in the apartment, thinking about my addiction, it got me out of the house and just learning how to throw this crazy disc.” He began visiting regularly, continuing to work on his throwing skills and eventually began buying his own discs. “It’s a cheap sport; you just have to buy …

, but then we also have Elder housing on the other end,” Leno says. “So the void we have is in the home ownership piece where a person could buy their own homes and move out of a rental.” Leno says a recent survey of Tribal members and employees is currently being analyzed to determine how many people are prepared to buy a home in Grand Ronde. Since the homes would be built on trust land, the Tribe would extend 99-year leases to homeowners, which would help them acquire traditional mortgages. The Tribe …

of Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Nov. 21 Suspicious activity in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a warrant service in the 200 block of Southwest Hill Drive in Willamina. Citizen contact in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Criminal trespass in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Intoxicated subject in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Reported disturbance in the area of Tyee Road and Tilixam Circle …

crash in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. A male subject was located in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. After completion of the investigation, the male subject was arrested by Oregon State Police for DUII (alcohol) and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Assist outside agency with a reported disturbance in the 200 block of Southwest Hill Drive in Willamina. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency …

. The tour was part of the second annual Tribal Nations Summit put on by the city of Portland. (Photo by Dean Rhodes/Smoke Signals) Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy addresses more than 200 Portland city employees during the opening ceremony of the second annual Tribal Nations Summit held on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Leftbank Annex near the Moda Center in Portland. Thursday was the first day of the two-day event. By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer PORTLAND -- Tribal officials from …

wife, Barbara, as well as Bernards and Chapin arrived at the accident scene. Bernards headed up the "rough cut" trail and found the medical crew about 200 yards from the Coast Creek Trail. He assisted Larry Hofenbredl with improving the trail in front of those who were carrying Dearth out by removing tripping hazards. Once on the Coast Creek Trail, the three medics, Lincoln, Williams, Clemmons, the Hofenbredls, McKnight, Chapin and Bernards took turns carrying Dearth down the Coast Creek Trail …

," Rogers said. A Tribal police force is the latest step in the Tribe continuing its efforts to reclaim sovereignty. As early as 1985 in the Grand Ronde Tribal Reservation Plan, the Tribe called for a Tribal police force. The most recent grant was among more than 200 grants awarded to more than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native nations through the Justice Department's Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation program. "These awards represent our ongoing commitment to help put an end …

billing revenues. With almost 200 veterans identified so far, this creates a significant new stream of revenue for the clinic, says Tresa Mercier, Health and Wellness Business Office manager. A second strategy to increase revenue is adding new services. Last year, the clinic added physical therapy and massage services. This year, the Tribe will employ Elizabeth Bush as the new mental health provider for depression screenings and follow-ups. Added to alcohol and drug services will be eligibility …