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it underwent a complete overhaul, becoming more difficult and more expensive. For years, the GED test was dismissively called the "Good Enough Diploma" because passing the test was so much easier than earning a traditional high school diploma. Now it's been aligned with more rigorous college and career readiness standards and will be far more difficult. Into early March, the Tribal program has only seen one certificate awarded. David Garren, 29, of Salem took the tests and passed all of them …

a medication issue. One resident was transported to the hospital. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Citizen contact on Grand Ronde Road. Police were asked directions to the Tribal Employment Services building by someone applying for a job. Police assisted with giving directions. Suspicious person call at Spirit Mountain Casino: Security and Surveillance called Tribal police regarding a wanted subject possibly being seen at the casino. The subject was contacted by officers, and while the subject initially …

Culture Youth Council biographies 03.13.2017 Dean Rhodes People Dominik Briant Hi, my name is Dominik Briant. I’m in the eighth grade at Willamina Middle School and I am 13 years old. I am an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and I have lived in Grand Ronde for most of my life. My parents are Shannon Simi and Mark Briant. I have one sister, Kaleigha Simi, and one brother, Drew Briant. I have been playing sports since I was a little boy. I’m the quarterback of my …

and Santiago Atanacio, Nokoa and Kaikanim Mercier and Andrea Grijalva one by one. She took her time and examined each face before moving on to the next one. “She has been coming to powwows since she was eight days old,” said Jordan. “I think it’s natural for her. It’s her home. It’s where she feels comfortable and that’s kind of how I wanted it to be.” Canoe Family members gathered near the announcer’s stand just before drum roll call kicked things off for the Tribe’s annual contest powwow on Friday …

Tribal Government & News Former Tribal leaders discuss first female majority on Tribal Council 10.13.2016 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Culture , History As the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde continues to move into the future, one thing is clear – the Tribe is evolving. And now, for the first time in modern Tribal history since 1983’s Restoration and possibly for the first time since Tribal peoples arrived in the Grand Ronde Valley, five women hold a majority of seats on the nine-member …

the summit this year and he thanked the Elders before acknowledging Tribal Council members present. Harrelson introduced Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno. “These are always great opportunities to let people know who we are,” said Leno. “We believe in education. I want to thank everybody for coming. These are great educational opportunities, so thank you for being here.” Harrelson jumped right into the heart of the summit experience on day one with a presentation about Tribal history. Local historian …

, a father at the age of twenty. I have pushed the limits of my own mortality multiple times some of which was the result of my own foolish and stupid behavior. Some from my many close calls in Vietnam by some means escaping it all forever changed but somehow untouched. To my ongoing fight with serious health issues the latter being Leukemia, a word no one wants to hear. I believe that no one can be that close to death and walk away. No one can be that insanely lucky unless we have a purpose why …

conference initiated by Gov. John Kitzhaber with Executive Order 96-30 during his first term as Oregon governor. "This is far more than a statutory obligation," Kitzhaber said. "For me, it is a deep personal obligation." One theme that speakers returned to again and again was the value of "mutual respect and trust," in the governor's words. Developed over time, state and Tribal governments have each recognized the extra work required to continually train leaders and staff members who take over …

lanes, and widen the highway in that span to four lanes. Additionally, an interchange, similar to what is seen at Fort Hill Road, is proposed for where highways 18 and 22 meet near Spirit Mountain Casino and Valley Junction. “There is a big problem with congestion and wait times there,” says Oregon Department of Transportation Project Manager Bill Ness. “Hopefully the project will address a majority of those issues.” Construction projects to widen and improve road access are only one part …

to the pandemic. In a keynote address on Thursday, April 22, society President Dr. Paul Earley referred to substance use disorders and COVID-19 as “intertwined epidemics.” “In 2020, the overdose numbers got much worse” he said. “There was a 28.28 percent increase as of September. There has also been a significant rise in overdoses from multiple use of drugs. It’s rare to find people who overdose on one substance. There is also a much higher risk of getting infected with COVID if you have a past or present …