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and it makes me happy. It’s like good medicine for me.” Barry works at the bead shop every weekend and her full-time job during the week. “This doesn’t really feel like work most of the time,” she said. “My family comes in and I get to sit here and have a cup of coffee and talk, so it’s a really nice environment and relaxing.” Foster works in the shop during the weekdays while her children are in school. “I enjoy being here because I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for the past nine years …

readiness and response plan sounds a significant alarm, calling the borer “possibly the most destructive forest pest in North America.” Its establishment, “could devastate whole habitat types, such as ash swales and sensitive riparian zones, as well as reduce urban forest cover,” the plan warns. “EAB has the potential to cause the local extinction of Oregon’s native ash species. The loss of these trees could result in wide-reaching economic impacts, endanger important cultural resources, damage …

, an annual food resource fair event. It occurred Saturday, May 10, at Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center. It included cooking demonstrations, food tasting, a silent auction, raffle prizes and free lunch. “If we have access to the best food possible, the most nutritious, we can be the healthiest and best we can be,” Ambrose said. “We’ve learned some of that information from our ancestors.” Lastly, Ambrose thanked all of the Food Bank partners, funders and supporters. “The food pantry wouldn …

slowly after a crash on Highway 18 that killed a McMinnville High School student. Detoured onto Hebo Road, traffic was backed up for miles as drivers tried to re-enter the highway. With the tragic outcome yet unknown on Saturday, the Tribe and friends came together to celebrate and honor veterans. The Tribe has expressed deep frustration over the ODFW Commission’s decision but the weekend was for dancing, and dance people did, making the most of the warm weather and festive spirit …

, trusts and non-profits throughout the state. Grand Ronde Tribal Council members in attendance included Toby McClary, Kathleen George and Secretary Jon A. George. “I’m so grateful that today, we are once again stewards of these lands,” Jon A. George said. “I’m so grateful for our people here today. In partnership with each and every one of you, these lands continue to thrive.” Lindsay McClary shared that the Noble Oaks site was formerly a wildlife sanctuary but most of the animals were not native …

the LGTBQ community. Many people wore multiple strands in various colors, noting the complexity of the issue. The beads, which are given out at the event, are intended to show people that they are not alone in their loss and help them reach out to connect with each other. Oregon police officer Cody Mann, who served in the military in Afghanistan, told the audience it was devastating for him to learn that two of his unit’s most admired leaders had taken their own lives. After hearing about the death …

for the Cherry family,” noting that he has known them most of his life. “We’re just doing our jobs.” Chris Cherry did not respond to a request for comment. His attorney, Dori Brattain, argued that Cherry’s actions were no different than someone printing out a recipe for personal use. She said Cherry had merely spent a few minutes checking the “visual acuity” of the campaign banners after the vendor complained they were not printing correctly, then made a few corrections before emailing the file back …

, Archuleta spoke about Tribal oral histories and how first foods still play an important role for many Tribal members. Future presentations will include a talk on “Reconstructing Willamette Valley Environments,” by Tribal Elder and anthropologist David G. Lewis Feb. 12, and one on “Indigenous Partnerships and Restoration,” by Archuleta on Feb. 19. Some of the most important foods relied on by Indigenous people in the Willamette Valley were camas, cow parsnip, berries, nettles, tarweed, yampah, white …

on Tribal lands have a pesticide applicators license from the state, a signed contract with the Tribe if they are not Tribal employees, keep careful and clear records and wear appropriate protective equipment. The alternative strategy category covers some 1,374 acres, including all Tribal housing, tumwata village in Oregon City, Chachalu Tribal Museum & Cultural Center, Fort Yamhill and the Tribal campus. It is the most restrictive in terms of allowed chemicals, according to Natural Resources …

-being of our Elders, members and community is of upmost importance to our Tribe,” Tribal Communications Director Sara Thompson said. “Concerns about the quality of care provided by our caregivers are taken seriously. It is also important to ensure that any corrective actions are taken based on a complete understanding of each situation. Tribal Council and staff have and will continue to evaluate opportunities to improve the level of care to further protect our most precious population. We look …