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activity reported in the area of milepost 28 on Highway 18. Thursday, March 26 Suspicious activity reported in the area of Agency Creek Road. Assist outside agency with an assault in the 28800 block of Salmon River Highway. A male was cited and released for fourth-degree assault. Friday, March 27 Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency to check on a person’s welfare in the 28600 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with reported …

, April 25 Assist outside agency with an attempt to locate in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency with a reported theft in the 8500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious activity reported in the 29000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a single vehicle crash in the area of Gold Creek Road. Reported theft in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Sunday, April 26 Assist outside agency with cover on a traffic stop in the area of milepost 28 …

in a press release. “We have used this closure as an opportunity to make improvements throughout the property. We want all of our visitors to experience the best of Oregon’s premier gaming destination.” A blessing and cleansing ceremony was held Tuesday, May 26, before the re-opening. During a Facebook Live event held on Wednesday, May 27, Dillon said the casino has removed less popular slot machines to accommodate social distancing requirements and capacity has been reduced in restaurants …

, Cultural Resources Department Manager David Harrelson and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier joined Tribal Council members Chris Mercier, Kathleen George, Denise Harvey, Jon A. George, Michael Langley and Jack Giffen Jr. in performing a blessing and cleansing ceremony at Spirit Mountain Casino on Tuesday, May 26. (Photo contributed by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) Three other Oregon Tribal casinos re-opened during the week of May 18-22: Coquille Indian Tribe’s Mill Casino in North Bend, Siletz …

Highway. Welfare check performed in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Criminal mischief reported in the 24600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Assist outside agency in the Willamina area. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River …

Tribal Government & News Memorial Day celebration honors both fallen and living warriors 05.28.2025 Nicole Montesano West Valley Veterans Memorial Tribal Elder and Marine Corps veteran Reyn Leno speaks during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus Monday, May 26. (Photos by Michelle Alaimo) By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff Grand Ronde Tribal members honored the Tribe’s soldiers on Memorial Day with a ceremony at West Valley Veterans Memorial …

on Highway 18 near milepost 22. Officers assisted an outside agency with a prowler call at the 7000 block of Fire Hall Road. A warrant arrest occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 26. Wednesday, October 8 Officers assisted an outside agency with attempting to locate a vehicle. Trespassing was reported near Highway 18 and Grand Ronde Road. Trespassing was reported at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Thursday, October 9 Officers …

for Indian Tribes, respect for sovereignty." On a related track, Van Norman noted that the Internal Revenue Service must distinguish between taxable per capita income and a Native government providing services the federal government should be providing that are not taxable. Tribal Staff Attorney Deneen Aubertin Keller participated in a panel discussing important consultation issues regarding federal taxation. "The good news," she said, "is that we're discussing the General Welfare Doctrine. Tribes hope …

request in the area of Highway 18 and Harmony Road. A male was arrested for a valid warrant by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Traffic stop occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A male driver did not have identification and was arrested for failure to carry and present identification. Domestic disturbance reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. It was determined that no crimes were committed. Report of a robbery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway …

of a rampaging pandemic and the cultural fallout of canceling numerous events, including the August Contest Powwow. Jumping into action Tribal Council immediately addressed the possible financial fallout of closing Spirit Mountain Casino on March 18 by suspending all loan payments from Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. to the Tribe because of possible negative effects to the casino’s cash flow. It also approved using up to $20 million from the Tribe’s line of credit to maintain account liquidity, which …