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as Oregon's largest casino and entertainment destination," said casino Advertising Manager Angela LaBarbera in a press release on the new platform. "Now the brand and experience they love has a new destination, one that is as close as their computer, laptop or mobile device." Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said at the Dec. 10 Legislative Action Committee meeting that the site has received 10,000 individual hits and 33 percent of those people came back to register. "We're getting a real good …

Tribal Government & News Yesteryears -- May 15, 2019 05.14.2019 Danielle Frost History 2014 2014 – Project Lifesaver was introduced to the Grand Ronde Tribe by Tribal Police Officer Ron Wellborn. A client with a traumatic brain disorder, Alzheimer’s or autism could be tracked if they wandered off by wearing a location transmitter watch and being tracked by a receiver used by local police departments. 2009 – A potential case of H1N1 influenza in a Tribal toddler prompted closure of the Tribal …

using written procedures or a risk-based monitoring approach, contrary to federal internal control standards. Even though the Bureau of Indian Education responded in 2018 with a new financial and program oversight policy, the senators said their offices continue to receive complaints about alleged misuse of financial resources. “Our congressional delegation has worked in good faith with school officials and BIE to obtain answers on how the school is addressing these issues,” the senators wrote …

be taxed by the state. Its creation and operating guidelines are included in the Tribe’s gaming compact signed with the state in January 1997. “Our council at the time did see the wisdom of working with the governor to create an agreement that would, number one, allow our casino to grow, to continue to produce more revenue for the Tribe, but also would be a good response to those people who thought that some of that revenue should be coming back to the state,” George said. The Community Fund …

as a form of catharsis. As children, they enjoyed drawing together. Ham submitted the work with permission from his uncle, who also came to the opening. “I found it a couple of years ago,” Ham said. “He was only 17 when he passed away in 2004, five years older than me. We miss him a lot. It’s hard, but it feels good to talk about him.” Artists in the current exhibit include Lofanitani Aisea, Maret Banks, Leland Butler, Lyle Cairdeas, Kitana Connelly, David Franklin, Jon A. George, Joseph …

-Shepek regained her seat, with nearly 18% of the vote. Kennedy received 916 votes, George received 913 votes and Gleason-Shepek received 723 votes. “I feel blessed and I have so much to be grateful for,” Gleason-Shepek said. “Congratulations to Cheryle Kennedy and Jon George on their successful reelections. Putting yourself out there and seeking a Tribal Council position is a humbling experience of vulnerability. I raise my hands in thanks and respect to all the candidates. I truly appreciate …

years of age on Nov. 15 had until Monday, Oct. 17, to register to vote in the election. Tribal members who did not specifically register to vote in the election will not be eligible to vote. For the amendment to change the Tribal Constitution, at least 30 percent of registered Tribal members - 439 -- must cast ballots and at least two-thirds of those voting have to approve it. Ballots are scheduled to be sent out Wednesday, Oct. 26, to all eligible registered voters. The ballots must be returned …

to comment. During the Tuesday, June 1, Legislative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council member Kathleen George said the proposal is the result of the current enrollment hearings being held by the Tribe. In October 2019, Tribal Council hired Carefree, Ariz., attorney Robert Lyttle to research Tribal enrollment issues and conduct public meetings. The first meeting was held virtually on Wednesday, May 26, and attracted approximately 130 Tribal members and lasted almost three hours. The next …

, the Tribe held a virtual public hearing on the Zoom teleconferencing application, led by Tribal Engineering and Planning Department Manager Ryan Webb, who updated the 32 online participants on the environmental assessment and cleanup efforts. The Tribe purchased the 23-acre former Blue Heron Paper Mill site at Willamette Falls for $15.25 million in August 2019. It purchased an adjacent half-acre plot for $1.235 million in 2020 in order for the site’s future use to be complementary to Blue Heron’s …

block of Main Street in Willamina. Assist outside agency with an incomplete 911 call in the 27000 block of Jahn Road. Tuesday, March 12 Alarm went off in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Assist outside agency with a truancy issue at Willamina Elementary School. Citizen contact occurred in the 25000 block of Coyote Court. Suspicious activity reported in the 8400 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency with reported suspicious activity in the 700 block of Northeast Blair Street in Sheridan …