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on the deck and watch coyotes, elk, deer and some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets that you've ever seen." And she continued that tradition in one form or another throughout her career. "We'd always have our little talks in the morning," said Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. "I always get in early, and Dakota is there, and we'd pour ourselves some coffee. I'll miss them little chats. She pretty much knew about every department. She's worked in almost every one." Tribal Council member …

my touch; a soothing word to speak to them, their hearts yearn for so much. Give me joy and laughter, to lift a weary soul; pour in me compassion to make the broken whole. Give me gentle healing hands, for those placed in my care; a blessing to those who need me, this is a nurse’s prayer.” In addition to being a dedicated nurse, she also was very spiritual and knew her Lord and Savior. She was a strong prayer warrior. She knew the Lord’s word and applied it to any situation she faced. We all have …

for a pursuit in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Polk County deputies arrested a female for DUII. Noise complaint received in the 120 block of Wind River Drive. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A male was arrested for multiple valid warrants and possession of LSD and meth. Sunday, Nov. 22 Intoxicated person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A female was arrested for DUII. Report of a hit-and-run in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

Tribal Government & News $2 million in federal funds for Blue Heron redevelopment included in proposed appropriations bill 10.25.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Federal government The Tribe may receive $2 million in federal funds to continue its work in redeveloping the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, according to Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley. The funding is included in an upcoming appropriations bill. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor …

of her large, close family that gave her 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as many adopted family members. She is survived by her brother, Les Houck, and she will now join her siblings Arlene Beck and Arnold Houck in Heaven. Val was born on the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation to DeWalt David and Arvella Cora (Hudson) Houck on March 20, 1935. Val married Peter Grout on May 21, 1955, in Grand Ronde. She was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes …

Burdine Parks-Shell, Aleah Rose Patterson (CTGR), Alyson Marie Payne, Emily Allessandra Ramirez-Ramos, Alijah Esperanza Ramos, Jasmine Leilani Richert, Elijah Johnathon Rocco, Anastasia Rosca, Ireland Rayne Schiedler, Lacody Les Scott, Maone Buck Scott, Annaka Marie Schafer, Kaleigha Aleenah Simi (CTGR), Trinity Noelle Simon, Justice Aaron Smith, Shawnessy Amerie Sohappy (CTGR), Elliza Lucy West, Brooklyn E. Westerlund, Collin James Whitmore, Trevor Allen Williams, Zoie Lynn Willie and Johnathon Ryan …

and 1989 audits, and planning to start work within the next six months on an accounting manual and procedures. 1984 – The Tribe held its first Restoration Powwow, with 1,000-plus people in attendance. U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin gave a keynote speech to celebrate the Tribe’s first year of being restored to official recognition by the federal government, and presented the Tribe with the framed Restoration Bill. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke …

Culture Tribal Encampment slated for Sept. 7-8 08.23.2012 Ron Karten Culture , Events There will be a Tribal Encampment at the Elks Picnic Grounds in Eagle Point, Ore. The site is reserved for Tribal members on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8. Tribal members are invited to bring your drums, songs, Tribal craft projects and share your culture with fellow Tribal members. There will be potluck dinners on both nights. Camping is allowed at the site and there are tent sites and some RV sites …

Tribal Government & News DEQ slates public comment meeting regarding Blue Heron purchase 07.01.2019 Dean Rhodes Events , Economic development The 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY – The state Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public meeting regarding the Grand Ronde Tribe’s proposed purchase of the Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City on Wednesday, July 17 …

Tribal Government & News Tribe buys Blue Heron Paper Mill site 08.15.2019 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , History The 23-acre Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City is now owned by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde as of Thursday, Aug. 15. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY -- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde once again owns land at Willamette Falls for the first time since its antecedent Tribes ceded the area …