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 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is preparing to open two medication-assisted treatment facilities this year, the first Tribally owned and operated programs in the state to combat opioid addiction. In December, Portland resident Jennifer Worth was hired as the Operations Director for both clinics. “I’m really excited just to be able to be of service to the community and helping others,” Worth says. “What is really exciting about these clinics is that we will also be able to offer spiritual …

first sought help while still living in Oregon, Dickie utilized the Tribe’s Behavioral Health Program. “I have a lot of gratitude for that program,” he says. “It got me started in the right direction. For me, getting sober was a lot of slow steps over time. I tried for six years, but there was a lot of hard-headedness and I wasn’t willing to take suggestions all of the way yet.” After landing on his grandmother’s couch in Batesville, Ark., with nothing but a suitcase and a GED, Dickie was finally …

Dean Rhodes. “She was an ebullient presence in the Publications/Public Affairs office. She could easily transition from telling you about her crazy weekend working out on the farm to tackling a politically sensitive Tribal controversy with grace and aplomb. I always appreciated her tact and ability to diplomatically defuse a tense situation with her trademark Irish charm and smile. At my advancing age, I’ve had a number of former journalism colleagues pass away in the last five years or so …

year. “The gross gaming revenue decrease was expected,” Simermeyer said. “The unknown was just how much of an impact COVID-19 had on Indian gaming. Every year, the annual gross gaming revenue figure tells a story about Indian gaming’s successes, contributions to Indian communities and economic impacts. This was highlighted even more during the pandemic. Nevertheless, Tribes were on the forefront of creating standards, developing new safety protocols and sharing community resources. I foresee …

and others will have their own 18-basket, professional-level disc golf course located east of uyxat Powwow Grounds next to Fort Yamhill State Park. Having a course in an area that both Tribal and community members can access has long been an idea of Natural Resources Department Parks and Recreation Coordinator Jerry Bailey. “Volker Mell (former Tribal employee) sent me the maps for the original disc golf course that had been talked about before,” Bailey says. “I looked at them to see if we had any …

. “It’s unfortunate that we still have this battle going with the federal government to try to get our land back that was originally ours,” Billy Frank III says at the end of the five-minute video. “But I feel like with this administration, this is going to be one of the best shots we have at it.” You can watch (and read) the full story at https://www.king5.com/article/news/community/facing-race/tribal-land-national-parks-washington/281-fec522a5-cb26-45f2-9d61-9c95d7030294 or find it linked …

night and day patrols in the jungle. He also was assigned to work at an ammunition dump, where his job was to detonate reconditioned and unusable ammunition near the Laotian border. Just before leaving Vietnam, he was stationed at a medical unit, where he saw many dead and wounded soldiers. Bobb returned home in January 1971 and was discharged from the Marine Corps within seven days of leaving Vietnam. “I am proud of my service and I would not change a thing,” he said, “but it forever changes you …

concerned the Haaland v. Brackeen case that is a pending Supreme Court case that seeks to declare the Indian Child Welfare Act unconstitutional. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer SALEM -- Grand Ronde Tribal member Nicomi Levine says her work as an Indian Child Welfare Act unit supervisor with the state of Oregon is far more than a job to her. “I work for the Oregon Department of Human Services, but I’m also a mom and grandma …

come 2024 when I plan to retire after 16 years at the helm of the newspaper.” Alaimo has an associate degree in liberal arts from Monroe Community College and bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from the Institute of Technology, both located in Rochester, N.Y. She will return to Smoke Signals in mid-March as she completes the sale of her business in South Carolina and makes the move back across the country to Oregon. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe …

Council members Denise Harvey, Brenda Tuomi and Michael Cherry, who is also a former Community Fund director. Harvey welcomed attendees to the virtual event. “I’m so grateful for all of the work you do,” she said. “Oregon and our community wouldn’t be the same without it. … This is our opportunity to give appreciation back. This is one of my favorite duties as a Tribal Council member and I love meeting all of you. I very much appreciate you all.” The event was the ninth virtual check presentation …