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Culture Coho run strong in Agency Creek 12.30.2024 Nicole Montesano Salmon By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Agency Creek comprises a mere fraction of the massive Willamette Basin. Yet this pretty, tree-lined stream is home to a unique strain of wild coho salmon that makes up 4 to 6% of the total coho runs in the Willamette — an average of 300 fish annually, although Aquatic Biologist and Tribal member Brandon Weems said it has dropped as low as 200 and has gotten as high as 1,200 …

. 21. Currently, enrollment for those older than six months and all non-emergency enrollments is on pause until Tuesday, June 3. At that time, open enrollment will begin for non-infant/non-emergency applications. It will close at 5 p.m. Friday, July 18. Staff will publish a list on Monday, July 21, of completed applications that are eligible for a random drawing. The Tribal Constitution sets a limit of 150 to 200 applications per year. That limit doesn’t apply to infants younger than six months …

annually, although Tribal Council may increase it up to 200 by resolution. “These are the first of non-infants, non-emergency enrollments (under the new requirements),” Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason-Shepek said. “It was a good process and I wanted to say ‘hayu masi’ to the staff.” Tribal Council member Kathleen George said that she was aware of nervousness and concerns about the new enrollment process, but that lineal descent is what the Tribal membership approved. “It is our future and we’re …

said that many local families prefer to buy produce rather than take what is available at the food pantry because of quality and selection. Tribal Economic Development Director Bruce Thomas says that a full-sized brick-and-mortar grocery store operates on only a 3- to 5-percent profit margin, and that includes a large number of steady customers. “I’ve never seen a town of this size able to support a grocery store,” Thomas says. “Most people here have access to a car to drive to stores (in other …

Culture Tribal satellite offices hold grand opening and re-opening ceremonies 05.12.2011 Dean Rhodes Culture , Tribal employees , Events In Eugene on Saturday, April 30, Tribal members Perri McDaniel, Becky Weston and a group of other Eugene-area Tribal leaders took a landmark step in reintroducing the local office to some 200 Tribal members and Elders served in the area. The Tribal office at 711 Country Club Road, Suite 1A, was packed with visitors and guests. "I've seen it grow," said Tribal …

Culture Chachalu opens as Tribe continues its rebirth 06.12.2014 Dean Rhodes Culture , History , Events Drum and song greeted approximately 200 visitors to the Phase 1 opening of Chachalu, the Grand Ronde Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, on Thursday, June 5. Chachalu's opening has been a long time coming and a central dream of the Grand Ronde people since at least Restoration, but for many, long years before that. Guests included members and staff of the Grand Ronde Tribe, many friends …

. “This is now one of my favorite rooms,” said Dillon. Dillon said adding the new north entrance and opening up that area to as many as 200 more slot machines has not only raised revenue from the floor but provided a much-needed clearing of the smoke that used to gather in that end of the building. He said adding the new entrance also changed the parking structure of the parking lot and that a once hardly used area is now a busy area of the property. “We were able to increase the air flow and we …

were themes interwoven throughout the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s 36 th Restoration Celebration. Approximately 200 Tribal members, family, friends and elected officials traveled to Grand Ronde to fete what many call the most important day in the Tribe’s history, on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Tribal gym. The celebration began with a Canoe Family procession of singing, drumming and dancing led by Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier. Approximately 30 Tribal members from infants to adults joined …

Road. Suspect arrested for criminally driving while suspended in the 8400 block of Grand Ronde Road. Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Nov. 9 Warrant arrest occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 8700 block of Grand Ronde Road. Domestic assault reported in the 200 block of Ead Creek Loop. A suspect was arrested without incident. Wednesday, Nov. 10 Warrant arrest occurred in the 27100 block …

about a new generation of historic racing machines that may be introduced into the Oregon gaming landscape at the proposed Flying Lark at Grants Pass Downs. Dutch Bros founder Travis Boersman has submitted an application to state regulators to build the entertainment center adjacent to his Grants Pass Downs racetrack. The centerpiece will be more than 200 historic racing machines that allow guests to bet on horse races that have previously occurred on machines that are similar to slots. While …