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to vote against the bill. “And let me be clear: My vote against this bill was not a vote to shut down the government,” she said. “My vote was a demand for Republicans to work together with Democrats on a solution that works for all of us, not just some of us. Instead, they went full steam ahead without any democratic input on a bill that harms Oregonians, gives Elon Musk more control and fails to deliver for Americans at a time of need. No thanks.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

a man and woman dressed in traditional Native clothing standing side by side while reaching for the sky. This will be the 22nd Memorial Day celebration at the West Valley Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in May 2003. Additional details about the ceremony were not available before press time. For more information, contact Veterans.SEB@grandronde.org or Molly Leno at 503-983-6790. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

married the love of his life, Julie White, on Dec. 12, 1969. He loved fishing and hunting, as well as spending time with family and his German Shorthaired Pointer, River. Robert is survived by his wife, Julie; daughters, Leighann Kohary, Susan Sanders and Erin Castro; along with seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Leona Duncan; sister, Sunday Staples; and brother, Jack R. Duncan. An interment service will be held at the Grand Ronde …

had asked Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in an early June letter to deny or at least delay funding the Willamette Falls Trust, writing, “This project is misguided, disingenuous and comes at a time when our own Tribe is in litigation with the state’s largest utility over our ability to practice our culture.” Willamette Falls Trust is a nonprofit organization comprising the Yakama, Siletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs Tribes, along with government representatives from Oregon City, Metro and the state …

trends and plans to refresh some aspects of the casino. They also addressed how Spirit Mountain is adapting to changes in the market and evolving guest expectations. “Throughout the conversation, they emphasized the casino’s role as an economic engine for the Tribe and shared how they’re working to strengthen its long-term stability and impact,” an emailed statement from the casino said. “This marks the first time casino leadership has made themselves directly available to the community …

coastal areas. In response, the standard restaurant closing times were temporarily waived to allow them access to open food venues. “Security staff remained in close communication with Grand Ronde Emergency Services and continuously monitored NOAA, Tsunami.gov, and the National Weather Service for real-time updates,” Spirit Mountain Casino CEO Camille Mercier said. “Consistent communication with the executive team was maintained throughout the evening and overnight to ensure coordinated efforts …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino issues public alert regarding fraudulent online ads 08.08.2025 Spirit Mountain Casino Spirit Mountain Casino is warning the public about deceptive online advertisements falsely claiming that the casino is offering real-money online slots, table games or nationwide remote wagering platforms. These claims are entirely false and unauthorized. “At this time, Spirit Mountain Casino does not offer any form of real-money online slots, table games, or remote wagering …

Culture Walking On - Lance Ling, Corinne Kay Fugate 08.13.2025 Walking On Corinne Kay Fugate Lance Ling Sept. 30, 1974 – July 31, 2025 Tribal member Lance Ling passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 50. Simple Cremation in Las Vegas, Nevada is assisting the family. Funeral services details were not available by press time. Corinne Kay Fugate Sept. 25, 1964 – July 26, 2025 Corinne Kay Fugate was born Sept. 25, 1964, to Gloria June (Riggs) Fugate and Clyde Wilson Fugate. On July 26, 2025 …

reading before Tribal Council on July 24, he would be required to resign from the Editorial Board if he were elected to Tribal Council, as the ordinance amendment prohibits serving on both at the same time. Questions were submitted by Tribal members ahead of the forum and covered a range of topics, including candidates’ stance on changing enrollment requirements to lineal descent, recording ceremonies, how they might strike a balance between providing more Tribal programs and providing the per …

traveled to London to view the items being held by the British Museum. They were informed at the time that it would require an act of Parliament for any item in the museum’s collection to be relinquished. “The thing that I thought after we asked them, ‘We’re here to return .., we want to take these back home.’ They said, ‘Yes, we understand. We’ll do all we can to help you, but you have to understand these don’t belong to the museum. They belong to the people and so you need to have an act …