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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

applying, your Skookum benefits will remain the same. If you are accepted after applying, you are enhancing your benefits. The state Medicaid will be primary and Skookum secondary. Skookum will pick up balances if and when there are any from covered Medicaid services, thus leaving you with little to no out of pocket. If it's not a Medicaid-covered service, nothing changes. Skookum pays like it always has. Less out of pocket is a big deal for members outside the six-county service area. Q: What …

Tribal Government & News Kennedy speaks at U.N. forum on indigenous issues 05.14.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council , Culture , History By Lynette Wilson Episcopal News Service NEW YORK CITY -- In the 1850s, Native people living in the western United States signed "peace" treaties with the federal government in exchange for land that was to provide a safe homeland and economic opportunities, said Cheryle A. Kennedy, chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde , during an ecumenical …

the April 16 Tribal Council meeting. Leno said the Bureau of Indian Affairs will send out voter registration packets on April 9 and ballots will be sent out on May 22. Tribal voters are being asked to end Bureau of Indian Affairs participation in Tribal elections and to institute limits of three consecutive terms for future service on Tribal Council. Also included in the April 2 Tribal Council packet are authorizations to proceed that: Authorized the Natural Resources Department to supply two …

Bell Diner both years, and will again next year. He likes the work, he says. "It's cool doing this," he said. "I really like it." "Within a few days they get comfortable with their job and their co-workers and become a valued part of our team," said Opal Hale, manager of Grand Ronde Station. "Our goal is to train our summer youth to complete job-related tasks, but more importantly to teach them exemplary guest service. "An example that happened this summer was I had suggested to one of our summer …