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to prove to us, He only takes the best. Poem by Larry M. Olsen 1985 “A Golden Tear” To see a tear is more precious than life A drop of gold from the heart It bleeds the sorrow of thoughts and feelings It shadows the pain inside your body But only for a second in time. A tear of sorrow from the soul Holds more meaning than all that is imagined But never cures all the hurt in your mind Just gives an excuse to accept it And then fades away--- Only to come back again. To hold a tear is to know how …

on deauthorizing hydropower at two dams in the Willamette Valley that creates serious migration problems for fish. Despite this clear deadline, that report has not arrived. A late report generally wouldn’t be newsworthy but in this case, it was a critical report the entire region is waiting for…Our Willamette River salmon and steelhead are out of time and on the brink of extinction. Federal, state and Tribal scientists agree and they also agree the very best solution is to provide safe fish …

by suicide, speakers said on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the annual Salem Out of the Darkness Community Walk for suicide prevention. Rose Treasure, who co-chairs the walk, told the crowd gathered for the event that talk saves lives. “If you fear someone in your life may be considering suicide, one of the best things you can do is directly ask them,” she said. People often fear that asking about suicidal intentions may cause people to carry them out, Treasure said, but research shows that it decreases …

far surpassed the required two-thirds. One of those ballots was deemed spoiled, so it wasn’t included in the final vote count. Results were posted at the Tribal Community Center the evening of Monday, Dec. 9. Most reactions to the news on various social media pages have overall been positive, with descriptions such as “so happy for our Tribe,” “elated” and “best day ever.” “The amendment passed and it was close there, but it did pass,” Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said during …

through fashion,” she said. “It made me feel confident, beautiful.” Part of the appeal was that she could simply change her clothing and makeup when she didn’t like something or wanted a new look. “It’s a way of expressing yourself, of seeing what fits you best,” she said. As a young adult, she began exploring the world of clothing and makeup, finding and following Native designers on Instagram and then setting out to join that world. Last summer, she traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to model …

but that the timetable has been moved up. Both Clackamas fire officials and Webb noted that the site is hard to keep trespassers out of, even with 24-hour onsite security, because the buildings are enormous and interconnected. “The site itself is just such a maze of buildings that it is very difficult to know if someone is even on the site. … our best and quick way to secure it is probably really taking structures down,” he said. The mill has long been a fire hazard. “Clackamas Fire is very familiar with the Blue …

for intensive in-patient treatment. A small hotel located behind the main house holds another 13 beds intended for transitional housing once residents are recovered enough to live more independently, while still undergoing outpatient treatment and receiving mental health services. Best of all, Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said, treatment at the center will not be limited by insurance restrictions. Instead, people will be able to stay as long as needed. Although insurance services …

collaboration, more answers, and more action. We’re ready to show up and work together however we can.” After looking more closely and speaking with others who share similar concerns, she said, “This is work we’ve carried ourselves. Federal involvement in these cases has been inconsistent at best, and any new initiative deserves close attention.” She added, “The announcement outlines a surge of FBI personnel into Indian Country but offers few details about Tribal leadership, long-term planning …

been brought to council numerous times during the last several years. “There’s been constant conversations about doing better for the environment as stewards of the land and people brought forward their wishes that we would just stop, because it goes into the waters and soils, and it’s just not the best thing for our lands,” he said. Haller credited Tribal member Amber Eastman in particular, for her work “to make people understand the actual harm that it does to the environment.” Tribal Council …

information before making final decisions, which I believe reflect what is best for the state,” Kotek said. “I want to thank Willamette Falls Trust for proactively reaching out to my office with additional information following my notice and subsequently committing to a set of expectations I set to approve the funds.” Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said the Tribe is “deeply disappointed” by the decision. “This legislative appropriation was made without any engagement with Grand …