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, equipment repairs and testing, poor record keeping and inadequate secondary containment, among others.” In early September, the state DEQ announced it had issued a $1 million civil fine against Stella-Jones for “numerous violations of environmental regulations for water quality, hazardous waste, and spill response and cleanup at their wood treating facility in Sheridan.” The DEQ said the wood preserving chemicals used at the plant “pose a risk to public health and the environment when …

a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The event will include Indian tacos and a silent auction. All proceeds will go directly to the food bank for the holiday boxes. Purchase a holiday food box voucher from the Elders Activity Center for any amount and get entered into a raffle for various prizes. The deadline is Monday, Dec. 1. In the past, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund, as well as Tribal Council, have helped to fund the holiday food boxes. “We value the long-term partnership we’ve developed with Marion …

July 10, 1947 – Nov. 28, 2025 Tribal Elder Janet Yvonne Taggart passed away Nov. 28, 2025, at the age of 78. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Tribal gym, with a meal to follow at the Elders Activity Center. Bollman’s Tribute Center is assisting the family. A full obituary will appear in the Jan. 1 edition. David Arnold Leno Oct. 27, 1942 – Dec. 5, 2025 Tribal Elder David Arnold Leno passed away Dec. 5, 2025, at the age of 83. A viewing will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 …

of establishing lines of communication with other local federal agencies. We want to thank our members and staff for being vigilant and we look forward to more conversations on this important topic. We will be sure to update our members as information becomes available.” The campus was first locked down just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 and that lockdown status was updated late in the afternoon. "Thank you for your vigilance and responsiveness this afternoon," Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia …

Ronde, along with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, is ready, willing and able to work on a new formula that will meet the needs of all Tribes. "In addition to the recommended changes in the 2001 CHS Allocation Formula, I strongly support the IHS Budget Formulation Workgroup requests for a $118 million increase to be provided for Contract Health Services. Considering the estimated CHS program needs exceeds $1 billion, the requested increase would greatly assist the many Indian people …

the lunch, which included members of McMinnville’s American Legion Post 21 Riders handing out Vietnam War veteran lapel pins to anyone who served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location. About 25 pins were distributed. The outdoors ceremony started at 1 p.m. with Steve Bobb Sr., chairman of the Tribe’s Veterans Special Event Board and also a Marine Corps veteran from the Vietnam War era, giving the invocation and serving as master of ceremonies. Bobb mentioned the fatal stabbing …

Tribal Government & News Secretary of Veterans Affairs visits Grand Ronde on June 1 06.02.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness , Federal Government Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald visited the Grand Ronde Tribe on Wednesday, June 1, in his pursuit of strategic partnerships with the Indian Health Service and sovereign Tribal governments to improve health care for veterans, particularly Native veterans. Grand Ronde was chosen, in part, because the Tribe was one …

River Drive. Assist outside agency with a cover request in the 500 block of Hill Drive. Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 8 on Highway 18. Monday, June 1 Citizen contact occurred in the area of Hebo and Grand Ronde roads. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Emotionally distressed person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred in the 9500 block of Grand Ronde Road. Tuesday, June 2 Assist outside agency in locating …

, boards for Oregon Tribal casinos typically do the recruitment, appointing and replacing for their board members. The Grand Ronde Tribal Council took on the responsibility in 2018 from the SMGI Board in order to provide more transparency in the process. The two open board spots were first advertised in the Sept. 15 and Oct. 1 editions of Smoke Signals and received two applications. After those had been received, SMGI Board members were informed another position would likely need to be filled due …

meetings, boards for Oregon Tribal casinos typically do the recruitment, appointing and replacing for their board members. The Grand Ronde Tribal Council took on the responsibility officially in 2018 from the SMGI Board in order to provide more transparency in the process. The two open board spots were first advertised in the Sept. 15 and Oct. 1, 2023 editions of Smoke Signals and received two applications. After those had been received, SMGI Board members were informed another position would …