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Tribal Government & News Tribe to launch transit service Oct. 13 10.11.2024 Transporation After a one-week delay, the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde has announced that transit service between Salem, Spirit Mountain Casino, the Tribal campus and Lincoln City will resume on Sunday, Oct. 13. The Northwest Connector, also known as route 60X, will run three times a day, seven days a week. The route will be operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines and making three daily trips from Chinook Winds …

passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, at the age of 55. Simon-Cornwell Funeral Home in Woodburn is assisting the family. Funeral service information was not available before press time. Ladonna Terri Hembree Dec. 31, 1968 – Feb. 22, 2025 Tribal Elder Ladonna Terri Hembree passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, at the age of 56. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal cemetery, with a meal following at the Tribal Community Center …

. A celebration of life will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Elders Activity Center. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of Smoke Signals. Iola Marie Galindo June 19, 1951 – Sept. 3, 2025 Tribal Elder Iola Marie Galindo passed away Sept. 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Bollman’s Tribute Center is assisting the family. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the Tribal gym, followed by a gravesite service at the Tribal Cemetery. A meal followed at the Elders …

Culture Kimsey funeral set for Monday, Sept. 12 09.09.2011 Ron Karten Walking On , Events The funeral for Tribal member Nora Kimsey, who walked on earlier this week at the age of 102, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the Tribal gym. There will be a meal after the service at the Elders' Activity Center. The meal will be picnic-style and people attending are asked to bring a salad or chips to share. Kimsey was the Tribe's oldest member. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Wakeland of Salem, Ore., and Tawna Bradford and Keauna Wakeland of Springfield, Ore.; stepsons, Chris and Richard New of Creswell; sisters, Dominique Hall of St. Helens, Ore., and Jennifer Eller of Tualatin, Ore.; brothers, Peter Wakeland of Salem and Eric Wakeland of Cottage Grove; numerous nieces and nephews; and seven grandchildren. A private service will be held in Cottage Grove. Smith Lund Funeral Home in Cottage Grove will assist with the services, which are still pending. Charles Gordon …

Tribal Government & News Spirit Mountain at Wood Village update set for Aug. 28 08.24.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Events An update for Tribal members regarding the Spirit Mountain at Wood Village project will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in the Employment Service Center's Training Room, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at 503-879-2304 or via e-mail at stacia.martin@grandronde.org . Share …

Culture Walking On -- Monica L. Tinoco 08.17.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Monica L. Tinoco Dec. 15, 1969 – Aug. 15, 2017 Tribal member Monica L. Tinoco, 47, walked on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Tribal Cemetery. A meal service will follow at the Tribal Community Center. Bollman Funeral Home of Dallas, Ore., is assisting the family. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

Culture Lyon's 103rd birthday to be feted 02.09.2015 Michelle Alaimo People , Events The Tribe’s eldest Elder, Pearl Lyon, will celebrate her 103rd birthday during an event at the Elders Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 20. After the Elders’ lunch service, there will be cake and ice cream to honor Lyon, who was born Feb. 20, 1912, in Bay City Hospital in Tillamook. For more information, call 503-879-2233. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

Culture Walking On -- Dwanee Modrell 06.18.2019 Danielle Frost Dwanee Modrell April 2, 1942 - June 14, 2019 Dwanee Lee Modrell was born April 2, 1942. She walked on June 14, 2019. Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield, Ore., will handle arrangements. The family will be hosting a private memorial service. A full obituary will appear in a future print edition of Smoke Signals and updated online. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper …

Military Sexual Trauma training Tribal Veterans Service Office Event Military Sexual Trauma training June 8, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Virtual training Upcoming Events Holiday Memorial Day event May 31, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Education Grand Ronde Education Summit June 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (26) June 2, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM View All Events Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …