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to build a casino, a process that could take “multiple years,” Kennedy said. Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez said the Tribe will apply for the Interior Department decision at the same time it applies to take the land into trust. “Our staff is working diligently to put the land into trust,” Kennedy said while announcing the effort to the membership. Hernandez added that the 2021 Tribal budget, which will be unveiled to the membership in November, will include funding for studies …

be available via Zoom. “The open process established by Tribal Council will allow us, as members of the Tribe, to find solutions to the various enrollment issues facing the Tribe,” Kennedy said. “Any proposed changes to the membership requirements should be based on well-informed decisions about the current membership requirements, and how the requirements have changed over time. I am committed to addressing these important issues so that we can all move forward together.” After an invocation …

on this plan for a long time and my hands are up to everyone,” Leno said. “We want (the plan) to be a reflection of who we are as a people. I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for joining us for this important conversation.” In April 2018, the Community Development Plan kickoff event was held in the Tribal gym, followed by more meetings in 2019 and early 2020. Subjects discussed in pre-pandemic listening sessions were Housing, Public Safety, Needed Services and Recreation, Facilities …

Tribal Government & News Riding In selected as 2021-22 Hatfield Fellow 09.30.2021 Danielle Harrison Federal government , People , Tribal relations Tribal member Samuel Riding In was selected as the newest Hatfield Fellow and will work in the office of Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley during his time in Washington, D.C. (Contributed photo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals staff writer Grand Ronde Tribal member Samuel Riding In has been selected as the 2021-22 Hatfield Fellow by the Tribe’s …

,” she said. Kennedy also reflected on Nov. 22, 1983, when the Tribe was restored by the federal government, and all of the work that had gone into the battle to achieve it. “It is a joy to commemorate this time,” she said. “It’s such an important time for our Tribe and there was so much effort, hard work and coming together to bring us to this day.” She noted that in front of the Governance Center there is a bronze statue of key Restoration figures Marvin Kimsey, Margaret Provost and Merle Holmes …

was arrested in 2012 on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and attempted homicide in Galt, Calif. Orman, who was 41 at the time, was believed by his family members to be suffering from delusions, including that his niece was being harmed. Upon being denied entry into his sister’s nearby home, he began firing through the front door, according to newspaper reports. Orman’s sister retrieved a handgun and returned fire. Orman’s brother-in-law was struck by a bullet in the shoulder during the exchange …

is $275,000 to $310,000. There are two larger homes priced higher than that range at $350,000 and $370,000. Bryanna and her husband, Zach, began searching for their own home two years ago. Like many young buyers, they found it challenging to find something within their budget that was a good fit. The Tribe does help first-time homebuyers with a down payment assistance grant of up to $20,000, but given rising home costs and interest rates, homeownership can still be a stretch for many. “We are really …

, the amendment will change enrollment from a 1/16 blood quantum requirement to requiring the applicant possess Grand Ronde Indian blood and be a descendant of a Grand Ronde parent or grandparent, provided that the ancestor was not enrolled in error. Additionally, the 1999 enrollment amendment requirements will be removed, including the requirements to be born to a Tribal member and have a parent enrolled at the time of application. Additionally, an annual limit of 150 people will be accepted per year …

. It was no different than people who bring up recipes on Google and print them out.” Chris Cherry testified that Michael Cherry never directed him to produce any campaign materials through his work and was unaware of his effort to correct the proofs. Michael Cherry was not cited in the incident. In September, she lost her reelection bid. The Cherrys said at the time, they believed the complaint and social media allegations were tactics to undermine her campaign. According to evidence presented at trial, Cherry …

for almost an hour. Attempt to locate after receiving a driving complaint near milepost 19 on Highway 18. Officers were out of position and were not able to locate the vehicle due to heavy traffic and time delay. Monday, Aug. 8 Property found in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. The owner was located and the property was returned. Suspicious activity reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. A male was sharpening a knife in the area. Officer contacted the male who did not have a knife …