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of 25 of those for our members, ranging from one- to three-bedrooms. Plus, there is a community center building that will have office space for us…Basically, it’s a housing option for Tribal members who don’t necessarily want to live in Grand Ronde or who have obligations in McMinnville. … I think it creates a new opportunity for our membership, especially our youth.” Leno added he is hoping that the new development will help alleviate the inability of Tribal members to utilize housing vouchers …

. “We had a heck of a time finding a replacement and as soon as this agreement is approved, we want to start as soon as we can,” Mercier said. “I’ve gotten calls from people desperately wanting this route reestablished. …Cherriots (Salem’s mass transit program) was going to do it, but they backed out. Reestablishing this route is desperately needed in the community.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved an application to the Seeding Justice Columbia River Restoration Fund grant for $200,000 …

in 2023. “It’s an awesome property and the perfect property for that program,” Tribal Lands Department Manager Jan Reibach said during a Tuesday, May 20, Legislative Action Committee meeting. “I’m here today to present a simple easement that’s going to improve the safety of the property by putting overhead power lines underground.” Reibach noted that PGE is working to make upgrades to their systems in several counties by relocating power lines underground, which will reduce outages due to weather …

; Approved a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Safe Streets and Roads for All for up to $1 million; Approved a grant application to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the Tribal Wildlife Grant Program for up to $200,000; Approved reappointing Angela Sears and Mia Prickett to the Editorial Board with terms ending March 31, 2028; Approved a lease agreement amendment for the Tribe’s homeownership development Tipsu-ili’i; Approved final adoption of amendments …

an application deadline of just two to four weeks after the funding opportunities have been posted. Previously, the timeline was between two months to a year. As a result, the Tribal grants team had to submit the application prior to it being approved by council. “That made it impossible for us to submit a signed resolution and bring the application to you prior to submission, so if you choose not to approve this resolution, we will withdraw the application,” she said. “I know this is far from …

families affected by the government shutdown and subsequent delay of benefits. “I do want to let folks know that we are meeting with staff to debrief on how that program went and we did hear from a lot of members that there are additional needs in the community,” she said. “We’ll be meeting to discuss any other options we can bring forward to present to council for consideration because we do know food insecurity is a real thing in our community, so we’ll keep everyone posted.” In other action …

and determined that last year, successful applications were supported by some strategic lobbying in D.C. … What our approach is for this year reflects changes suggested by the Department of Transportation and we, I believe, have a competitive grant application.” In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a contract amendment with Elder Demolition for up to $2,369,371, an overall increase of $480,000. This will be used for continued demolitions at tumwata village, bringing the total number …

them in Maupin, Ore., where they enjoyed a fun-filled childhood and grandma's home cooking. Christy met her future husband just before her 21st birthday. They married in September 1970, divorced in 1975 and remarried in 1994. Syd and Christy enjoyed their trips to Hawaii and Las Vegas. Thank you to my brothers, Adrian and Greg, for your telephone calls, prayers, shopping trips, and trips to Yakima and Portland to visit relatives. Adrian, I loved all the fresh flowers you sent, especially …

and arts for much of his life, both to help strengthen his connection to the Tribe and to form his own cultural identity. “My true passion is making traditional river and ocean-going canoes,” Krehbiel says in his Willamina workshop. “Spirit Mountain is my inspiration. I hold my hand up every time I drive by. There is just something about that, a connection.” Shortly after the birth of his youngest son in 2018, Krehbiel fulfilled a long-held dream and launched a new business, Agency Creek Expressions …

the situation.” Rowe said that Tribal and community members can visit her office upstairs with concerns and that she and Tribal member and Quality Improvement Manager Dawn Doar will hear out all issues and try to resolve those issues and improve the service overall. “I just want people to be respectful,” said Rowe. “We want to get the message out that we are trying and they have picked up a lot. We are trying to make it as efficient as possible. “We need people to try and be patient, but we know that’s …