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needed a place to escape from breathing the smoke. 2010 — U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader hired Tribal member Stacia Martin, winner of the 2009-10 Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship, as his communications director. The Spirit Mountain Community Fund started the Mark O. Hatfield Fellowship Program in 1997, to offer Native Americans the opportunity to learn the federal legislative system and become skilled at working within the system to meet Tribal needs. 2005 — The Tribe entered an agreement with the Oregon State …

Tribal Government & News Tribal member headed for college then hoping to go pro as MMA fighter 08.27.2025 Nicole Montesano Tribal member , Education By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer It was a trying fight, but Willamina High School graduate and Tribal member Devin Huston said he feels good about the way he handled his MMA cage match Saturday, Aug. 16, against opponent Kysen Knox in the featherweight division. The match took place at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. Huston won …

that are in place. We wanted to extend our commitment to protecting employees in a personal situation that is unsafe.” The policy stipulates that “employees will not face retaliation, discrimination or any adverse action for requesting accommodations or taking leave related to domestic violence and any related harassment, sexual assault or stalking.” It also stipulates that employees may request “reasonable safety accommodations,” including being walked to their car, modified work schedules, transfers …

Health & Education SNAP benefits won’t be paid for November 10.29.2025 Nicole Montesano Health & Wellness , Federal government By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The Trump Administration has notified states that it will not pay out Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan benefits in November while the federal shutdown remains in place. SNAP is completely federally funded and falls under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The federal government has provided funding for Oregon’s WIC …

: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22. Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday, a meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. For powwow, doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday with grand entries at noon and 6 p.m. All are welcome Where: Spirit Mountain Casino, 27100 S.W. Salmon River Highway Questions: publicaffairs@grandronde.org (Restoration), indigenousartstattooco@gmail.com (powwow) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer The cemetery was the last remaining piece of land, the Elders recall. The place where the Tribe’s …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Two vehicle noninjury crash in the area of Salmon Way and Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 26000 block of Yamhill River Road. Animal complaint received in the 9300 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Southwest Hebo Road. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 29 on Salmon River Highway in Sheridan. Assist outside agency with a traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 …

in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted the driver of a stranded vehicle on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Traffic assist performed near milepost 23 on Highway 18. Civil service performed in the 4100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers received a fraud call in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, April 12 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near Jahn Road. Officers assisted an outside agency …

kindergarten-first grade immersion classroom. The grant will fund the Chinuk Wawa immersion kindergarten during the first year of the grant while developing curriculum for a blended kindergarten-first grade, which will be implemented during the second and third years of the grant. "Our goal is to preserve the language and create new speakers when they are best able to learn," the Tribe's application stated. "The Tribe has created an immersion preschool and kindergarten, but students go …

that although Tribal Council members might not be in their offices all the time, it doesn't mean they are not out working for the best interests of the Tribal membership. Kennedy added that thanks to her membership on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Tribal Advisory Committee, more federal agencies will start compacting their funds, which will mean an increase in federal dollars reaching the Tribe. Tribal Council members Kathleen Tom and Valerie Sheker also thanked Tribal staff …

that the best ideas for Tribal nations come from within, my administration has continued to engage Tribal leaders in developing an agenda that respects their expertise on matters affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. In collaboration with Tribal nations, we are making critical investments to improve health and education services, create jobs and strengthen Tribal economies. In July, I was proud to sign the Helping Expedite and Advance Tribal Homeownership Act into law, which …