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implemented, including the fall deep drawdowns at Lookout Point and Green Peter dams, which began in 2023,” it stated on its website. The agency put out a press release highlighting an unfortunate effect at Green Peter Resevoir, where 8,000 kokanee salmon died in October 2023. Kokanee, which are landlocked sockeye salmon, are not endangered or native to the reservoir. They are stocked there for fishing. The Corps blamed an injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez in 2021. Hernandez …

, Nina Portwood Shield, Robert Wiggs, Sedona Williams and Judy Ballini, $50. The next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 2. The program report will be Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. in executive session. After General Council concluded, a community input meeting followed. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our …

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covered with chocolate and doughnuts. That was when the family lived at the Holtz (logging) camp and Dot ran around with Riley. They used to take off together for the loggers' bunkhouse that was maybe a third of a mile away. Imagine how her mother felt about them having to crawl under a railroad box car to get to the camp, when she found out. "Those box cars," said Dottie. "They often broke free." "The men would sit us up on stumps and give us doughnuts and chocolate and things." The time they were …

always wanted to be like him.” Bobb says it was because of people like Ed and Ed’s best friend Dave “Punk” Leno that the young guys his age got to be a little more free to be who they wanted to be. “Those guys were like protectors of us young guys,” Bobb says. “That’s the way it was for us.” Bobb says one of his favorite memories associated with Ed is when Ed was driving log trucks. “I don’t know how many people remember this but he could do the Tarzan yell,” Bobb says. “When he drove past my …

at 503-879-2011, Tresa Mercier at 503-879-2008 or Jim Holmes at 503-879-2221. In other action, Evelyn Seidel, Duane Wheeler, Gladys Hobbs, Louise Medeiros and Julie Duncan were nominated for three open seats on the Elders Committee. Votes will be accepted during the Elders Committee meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the Elders' Activity Center and again during the Jan. 6 General Council meeting between 10 a.m. and noon in the Tribal Community Center. Steven Soderberg, Linda …

to assist those fighting the fire. The fire was declared 95 percent contained on Wednesday, Aug. 26, a week after it had started. Hazy conditions Fires farther away, however, posed a more immediate threat to the health and safety of residents living in the Grand Ronde community. When winds shifted on Saturday, Aug. 22, smoke from large fires in eastern Oregon and Washington state blanketed the Willamette Valley and hazy conditions in Grand Ronde made it almost impossible to see Spirit Mountain from …

Culture Tribe hosts annual Memorial Day commemoration 05.29.2014 Dean Rhodes Culture , Events Under sunny skies and a refreshing breeze, the 12th anniversary of the dedication of the West Valley Veterans Memorial saw more than 250 people attend the annual commemoration of area veterans. On Monday, May 26, events started with a noon meal of ceremonial elk stew prepared under the direction of Tribal Nutrition Department Manager Kristy DeLoe. She again was joined in cooking this year's meal …

for the Tribe. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 26 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 27 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 28 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene reached his 24th year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila hit the 22-year mark …

in Dallas for improper use of 911 system and initiating a false report. Friday, Sept. 14 Citizen contact occurred in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Welfare check performed in the 25000 block of Grand Ronde Road. Drug complaint received in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Illegal camping reported in the area of Big Buck Campground. Traffic stop in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested …