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for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …

Tribal Government & News Reservation Act amendment to fix Thompson strip error signed into law 12.20.2023 Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Federal government , Reservation By Danielle Harrison and Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals staff WASHINGTON – An amendment to the Grand Ronde Reservation Act that would fix a mistake incorporated into the act in 1994 was unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, Dec. 19. The bill was signed into law by President Biden on Tuesday, Dec. 26 …

artists internationally, has awarded Mercier a Collectors Art Prize recognition for his work. The prize is awarded to a handful of artists every two years. It is not open to applications; recipients are selected by a group of curators, museum directors and critics. In addition, Mercier will be honored during the Native Heritage Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “My art is a reflection of where I come from and who …

partial funding of up to $120,000 offered by the Higher Education Coordinating Committee for partial funding of the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department summer youth crew in 2026-27; Approved an amendment to the memorandum of agreement with Indian Health Service for phase two of the Tipsu-ili’i Tribal homeownership development; And approved enrolling three infants, 26 non-infants, one emergency non-infant and reenrolling one non-infant into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal …

Tribal Government & News Cleanup work continues for tumwata village 02.11.2026 Danielle Harrison Tumwata Village Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Tribal Engineering & Community Development Department Manager Ryan Webb gave an update about the cleanup process and future plans for tumwata village during a Monday, Jan. 26, Zoom meeting. The meeting was part of a requirement for an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Cleanup Grant application. The Tribe …

in increased recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities for the entire community. We respectfully urge you to support this important legislation to strengthen Oregon’s forests, economy and community health.” Tribal officials met with Polk County Commissioner Lyle Mordhorst in February but the county commission had not yet submitted a letter of support as of Thursday, March 26. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Monday, Aug. 20 Welfare check conducted in the 25000 block of Beaver Court. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 22 on Salmon River Highway. Vehicle was located in the area of milepost 1 on Highway 22. Male subject was arrested and transported to the Yamhill County Jail in McMinnville after providing a breath sample of .16 percent blood alcohol content. Tuesday …

Medical Center in McMinnville by Sheridan and West Valley Fire personnel. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 15 on Highway 22. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 5 on Highway 18. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 7 on Highway 18. Reported vehicle fire in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Animal complaint received in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a reported trespass in the area of the Willamina …

in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. Telephonic harassment reported in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency with a motor vehicle crash in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Three subjects were transported to Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville. Assist outside agency with a suicidal subject in the 28000 block of Salmon River Highway Tuesday, Jan. 23 Assist outside agency …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Feb. 26 - March 11 03.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Sunday, Feb. 26 Tribal police assisted Oregon State Police with two crashes on Salmon River Highway. Both were vehicles that crashed in the ditch due to snow conditions. A woodcutting complaint was received. Tribal police investigated and found the woodcutters had permits. Tribal police were requested by Polk County deputies to assist with an investigation in the 26000 block of Salmon …