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, the area served at the time by the Willamina-based West Valley Fire District. “At first I really struggled with the decision (to run for sheriff) because to be 100 percent transparent and honest, I have the best job that anybody could ever have right now,” he said. “I’ve been empowered by the Tribe and our leadership to build something from nothing and before that, when I was emergency manager, there was all kinds of support. We were able to do things I haven’t seen in regular government …

in Lincoln City, where he defeated opponent Jimmy Zydek. “I’m gonna show people that I belong competing with the best in the world,” he said. On Nov. 2, Linton, known in the mixed martial arts world as “Mountain Warrior,” will be back at Chinook Winds to defend his world title as featherweight king of the cage, and he said he wants that fight to serve as inspiration to others. “I want to dedicate this next fight to anybody that can’t fight for themselves, a victim of abuse,” Linton said. “I want …

in the United States, Beck said. “Quakers were the main pushers of the boarding schools, because they believed it was the best way to help Indians,” Carey said. The federal government, however, saw a different opportunity in the idea, she said, including a chance to seize land belonging to students’ families. The archive’s work is “going to paint a really large picture of the boarding school system and how the policy was applied,” Carey said. One of its goals is to show which administrators were …

said. “It really showed how much support and love that we have in our lives because everybody showed up for us. It was the best thing we could have asked for.” Both Foster and Barry are excited that Tribal members are continuing to see more representation in Willamina, as their business is the third storefront to open downtown. Wildwood Hotel and Restaurant is owned by Tribal Council member Matthew Haller and Nebula Ink is owned by Tribal member and tattoo artist Noel Pond. “My favorite story …

Appreciation Dinner at the Spirit Mountain Casino Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 2. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) TERO Commission members and Tribal Elders Perri McDaniel and Tracie Meyer spoke on behalf of the commission. They said that Grand Ronde TERO has the best program that they have seen in Indian Country. Reibach then introduced ODOT Assistant Director Serena Stoudamire Wesley and ODOT Office of Equity and Civil Rights Manager Angela Crane. Reibach noted that Grand Ronde is one of only …

Life photographs of Indians and explaining that was part of our heritage. Up until then, we’d only known the Anglo side of our heritage.” Mercier noted that, “We just went through an awful election,” but told the gathering that a strong sovereign nation can be a safe home and refuge from national politics. “We still have the ability to deliver our own destiny,” he said. “We don’t have to let the outside world affect us. Let’s continue to support each other and be the best version of ourselves …

is approved, the Tribe has said it plans to seek approval to build a second casino at the Wood Village site, to offset expected losses to Spirit Mountain Casino. However, Communications Director Sara Thompson said that the Tribe is committed to the current policy. “Grand Ronde remains steadfast in our belief that the one casino per Tribe on reservation remains the best policy and path forward for Oregon,” she said. “Our hope is that the state of Oregon recognizes that as well.” Share On Facebook …

this.” A press release issued by the Tribe’s Public Affairs Department said that if successful, the condemnation would privatize public land and make is inaccessible to Oregonians. “Many Oregonians recreate at Willamette Falls and if the land is brought under corporate control, they would no longer be allowed to do that,” the release stated. “It is in the best interest of Oregonians for the state to oppose this lang grab by PGE, instead of willingly handing over public land.” During the rally …

examines how the region’s signature fish is heading for extinction, with little time left to reverse course and save these ancient species, which are crucial to both the ecosystem and Tribal culture. In the end, the Tribe’s best hope to prevail may lie in winning an epic battle with bureaucracy. Parts two and three will run in the editions of Jan. 15 and Feb. 1, respectively. By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer For more than 5 million years, salmon have played a key role …

Culture THE SALMON SITUATION: part three 01.31.2025 Nicole Montesano Salmon Army Corps is ‘Killing salmon to lose money’ Editor’s note: Salmon, rain and conifer forests are symbols of the Pacific Northwest. In a three-part series, “The salmon situation,” Smoke Signals examines how the region’s signature fish is heading for extinction, with little time left to reverse course and save these ancient species, which are crucial to both the ecosystem and Tribal culture. In the end, the Tribe’s best …