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of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity was reported in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Citizen contact occurred in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Officers responded to a found property call in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers determined there were various identification cards, credit cards and checkbooks that belonged to other people. Officers located the subject, who was in possession of the stolen personal documents, and arrested them. Monday, June 5 Officers responded …

became the Tribe's Tribal Historic Preservation Officer in early 2011 after the Tribe received a $27,000 grant from the National Park Service. The position allows the Tribe to have increased sovereignty in controlling its architectural and historic sites on Reservation and trust lands. As the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Thorsgard has the authority on the Tribe's trust lands to assess potential archaeological materials and devise plans to avoid affecting the site or move the materials out …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves elder housing agreement with Indian Health Service 09.14.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Economic development Construction workers prepare the foundation of one of the duplexes in the new Creekside Elder housing site at the southwest corner of Grand Ronde and Hebo roads on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Tribal Council approved an agreement with the Indian Health Service to fund the installation of sanitary infrastructure during its Sept. 14 meeting …

Culture Walking On -- Nicholas Alan Blanchette 03.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Nicholas Alan Blanchette Nicholas Alan Blanchette July 26, 1994—March 5, 2019 On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Tribal member Nicholas Alan Blanchette, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 24. Nick was born on July 26, 1994, in Nederland, Texas. He entered the Marine Corps in 2012 and had plans of attaining an accounting degree. Nick is fondly remembered for his dry wit and larger-than-life personality. He …

for Indians grant from the Indian Health Service and also approved a resolution supporting the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board adding Community Health Aid Program certification board operations. The program is a system of allied health professionals who work with supervising dentists, doctors and mental health professionals to expand access to care and has proven successful in remote parts of Alaska; Approved a $350,000 capital contribution to Redmond-based Shasta Administrative Services …

focus on wellness issues, but he wants community input to be sure he is on the right track. The Monmouth/Independence YMCA Web site (www.miymca.net), however, is a window into many of the programs he has already built and successfully sustained in recent years. Among them are pee-wee sports for 4 to 6 year olds, cheerleading, karate, gymnastics, T-ball, track and field, and tennis for starters. He says he's "a big promotion guy," so the community will be hearing about existing programs in Smoke …

Coordinator John – was honored for reaching his 29 th year of service to the Tribe. Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. led the invocation and then thanked employees for their collective efforts. “It’s our time to put the focus on you,” Bobb said. “You are the backbone of this organization. Whether you’ve been here 20 years or 20 days, you are valued.” Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier said that Tribal Council members get a lot of the credit, but a majority of that is due to the dedication and hard …

Culture Walking On -- Ellen Ann Haralson 09.15.2014 Ron Karten Walking On Ellen Ann Haralson Nov. 26, 1950 - March 31, 2014 Tribal Elder Ellen Ann (Langley) Haralson was born Nov. 26, 1950, in Tulare, Calif. Family and close friends knew her as "Sissy." Her parents were William Joseph Langley and Ellen Hamilton. She was one of eight children. As a child, she and her family migrated between California and Oregon for work. In Oregon, they spent time with her uncle Allen "Biff" Langley and aunt …

the invocation. Grand Ronde drummers will perform a memorial song before Tribal member Jolanda Catabay sings the national anthem. Grand Ronde Royalty will perform "The Lord's Prayer," as well. Confirmed speakers will include Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno, also a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, Oregon Veterans' Services Administrator Eric Belt and Gunny Brandon, also a Marine Corps veteran. Twelve new names being placed on the Veterans Memorial will be read aloud by their service branch. Alton …

Culture Walking on: David Anthony Harrison, Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow, Michael Harvey Leno 09.23.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service …