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. These sites can be very informative. They are a great way to interact with your fellow Tribal members. I have made some amazing friends on these site. However, I will warn you our Tribal members are a passionate group and can get a bit feisty at times, but there is a wealth of information available. A list of Facebook sites includes the Grand Ronde Tribe, Grand Ronde Forum and Grand Ronde General Council (For Tribal members, spouses of Tribal members and parents of Tribal members only …

. In February 2003, Bobb visited the studios of Burning Palace Bronze in Boring, Ore., to give final approval and sign the base of the sculpture. A tentative date of late April was set for a sculptor's installation in Grand Ronde. With the approaching Memorial Day dedication of the Veterans Memorial, the need to raise funds did not end. On April 26, 2003, a Spring Auction and Spaghetti Dinner was held at the Willamina VFW Hall. It also was announced that eight benches would be available on which to have …

Culture Tribal Elder hopes tale of weight loss will inspire others 06.30.2015 Brent Merrill People , Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees Credit an anonymous late-night infomercial host with possibly saving a life. Tribal Elder Lew Younger said he doesn’t remember the host’s name and that it doesn’t matter. “It was all white noise to me at that point,” said Younger of the epiphany he had at 2 a.m. on Nov. 22, 2014. “I was in a fog anyway from waking up and not being able to sleep. But what got …

and eight subsidized units. Each one has solar panels plus backup battery storage and is rated by the Energy Trust of Oregon as a net-zero home, meaning that over the course of a year, tenants should pay next to nothing in utility bills. The $7.19 million project was funded with 80% Tribal dollars and 20% federal grant funds. A grand opening was held in January 2024 and all units are now occupied. Homeownership development phase one: The project is located at McPherson Road east of Grand Ronde …

Tribal Government & News Tribal contingent visits Table Rocks near Medford 04.28.2011 Michelle Alaimo Tribal Council , Culture , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer "If they hadn't of moved us, we'd probably still be here," was a thought Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. had after a tour of Table Rocks near Medford in southern Oregon on Tuesday, April 26. Tribal Vice Chair Reyn Leno and Bobb agreed that the history of the Tribe could have been different if the Rogue River …

Gaming Proposed Cascade Locks casino site back on the market 01.09.2012 Ron Karten Gaming , Federal government , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino An agreement between the Port of Cascade Locks and the Warm Springs Tribe concerning 60 acres of industrially zoned land that would have been home to a proposed off-reservation casino lapsed as of Jan. 5. Chuck Daughtry, general manager of the Port of Cascade Locks, said commissioners decided to take no action about renewing the agreement …

and an on-site inspection with the engineer occurred on Wednesday, April 26. River Design Group has a second office in Corvallis. River Design Group is a private consulting firm specializing in river, stream and wetland restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest and other western states. It will provide White and Tribal Council with a report on the current status of the riverbank where it meets the back side of the cemetery for approximately 850 feet. White said the report should identify any …

, 352 with bachelor’s degrees, 107 with master’s degrees and 13 with a Ph.D. Other Education Committee highlights included having 680 children participate in the School Is Cool dance held during the Tribe’s annual Contest Powwow in August and Western Oregon University being on-site that weekend. The college waived application fees and awarded scholarships to all Native American students who applied for admission at the powwow. “This was a great opportunity to advance our mission to offer …

Culture Back at the Table: Tribe signs MOU to help manage historic site 09.14.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Federal government , Natural resources MEDFORD -- With Lower Table Rock behind the speakers and Upper Table Rock behind the audience of almost 100, Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy formalized plans to involve the Grand Ronde Tribe in the future management of this sacred area on Saturday, Sept. 10. "It is the Creator's intention that we again be visible in this area …

for Environment, Fish and Wildlife at Bonneville Power. "This is an important site for protection and a big accomplishment for BPA ratepayers. … The power of partnership is so great, for us, for our children and for our grandchildren." The Nature Conservancy's Bell noted that one of the parcels that made up this donation came in 1985 from John Pickett, owner of the Pickett Slide Rule Co. "I'm not old enough that I'm even sure what a slide rule is," Bell said. "I'm still not sure I know what it does …