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under the influence of intoxicants arrest occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Theft occurred at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, Feb. 9 Officers followed up with an investigation of a possible fraud case at the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers assisted an outside agency with responding to a vehicle that went off a cliff on Hebo Road near milepost 12. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Officers assisted an outside agency with investigating a possible money laundering case …

are analyzing whether their federal agency would be the best owner or if the National Parks Service or another federal or private agency might be a better fit. The other consideration, Erickson said, is whether the land can be obtained through a land exchange, donation or purchase. “We’re on the hook to give it a really good look locally. We need the regional office to weigh in on the quality of the property,” she said. Even if all of the behind-the-scenes approvals are acquired, the Forest …

on June 9. "I have had the honor of working closely with Steve to plan different aspects of our involvement so that we are able to tell the Tribe's story as well as advertise the casino." In all, this year's parade will include 14 floats, and, reflecting this year's Rose Festival theme, organizers say the parade will feature more music than ever. Eighteen traditional marching bands plus several dancing groups and three live a cappella singing groups, 21 equestrian groups, plus marchers, dancers …

, informing them that there are nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon and that attendees were sitting in the ceded homelands of one of those Tribes -- the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. "Ceded lands are the lands that we used to have," Tom said as she held up a map showing the land ceded by the Grand Ronde Tribes to the federal government through seven ratified treaties in the 1850s. "This whole Willamette Valley is the ceded lands of the Grand Ronde. So you are sitting here today in our …

, but surviving it economically. So that's part of my job … to help create resilience," she says. She orders disaster supplies. Rapid response medical and preparedness kits include small amounts of food, water, flashlight and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio to get people through the first few days. She would like to see "a little go-bag" next to everyone's bed and in every Tribal office, with another at home in the garage. She thinks of the bags like people have an extra …

Tribal Government & News Board approves Grand Ronde-Scappoose Native mascot agreement 05.12.2017 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Culture , Education , State Government SALEM -- The Oregon Board of Education approved the second Native American mascot agreement between the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a school district during its Thursday, April 27, meeting. The board signed off on the Tribe’s agreement with the Scappoose School District, which is seeking to retain its Indians mascot …

, the Tribe started its own police department, which is now the primary law enforcement agency in the Grand Ronde area. “Crime on our Reservation is a problem,” Leno said. “The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office handled nearly 900 cases in 2015 and more than 1,000 in 2016 in the Grand Ronde area. The numbers so far suggest that we are on track to handle an estimated 1,200 cases in 2017. Drug-related crime is a real concern for our community as is an increase in sex …

, Publications, Human Resources, Public Works, Facilities and Maintenance, Natural Resources, Information Systems, Planning, GIS and other departments. Even as late as Thursday, Dec. 10, the team was sending out warnings on the Tribe’s Facebook page regarding possible funnel clouds and lightning in the Grand Ronde area. Damage to Tribal buildings was relatively minor, with water seepage reported to three Tribal buildings, as well as driveway rocking that was washed away from the access road off …

Gaming Casino raffling off rare 'Sons of Anarchy' motorcycle 06.30.2015 Brent Merrill Spirit Mountain Casino Spirit Mountain Casino is one of only two casinos in the United States that will be giving away a limited edition “Sons of Anarchy” tribute motorcycle this summer. One of the motorcycles will be given away on the West Coast in Grand Ronde and the other will be given away on the East Coast. These are the only two motorcycles of their kind ever made and each is valued at $21,995 …

and an artificial Christmas tree also were raffled off. All attendees received a seed starter kit and cookbooks, which can be picked up at the Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. Before the pandemic, Mek Mek Mania was held four times in the Tribal gym and averaged 80 to 100 people in attendance. Food-related vendors and service providers set up informational tables, conducted cooking demonstrations and provided food to attendees. At the conclusion of the online event, Mercier thanked participants …