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Tribal Government & News August continues fire weather trend 08.02.2024 Nicole Montesano Tribal employees By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer A couple of days of cooler weather early in the week of July 28-Aug. 2 brought a temporary reprieve to firefighters battling fires across the Pacific Northwest, but the Forest Service warned that wildfire conditions “are set to come roaring back” as the region heads into another heat wave. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy …

a resolution authorizing the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to contract for the design and construction of the Portland Area Regional Specialty Referral Center Northwest Region Demonstration Project in Fife, Washington, for the benefit of increased access by Tribal members to specialty care; and so that $164 million in design and construction funds from Indian Health Service are not rescinded; Approved an application to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program …

’s executive director. Working together with now-Executive Director Angie Sears, then a program coordinator, the two developed the program. It was proposed it to SMCF Board of Trustees and approved in July 2019. However, it took longer than expected to implement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was developed for Grand Ronde Tribal youth to engage Native students with philanthropy, grantmaking and community service. It is designed to introduce the youth to nonprofit organizations …

a citation, the casino taking employment action and referencing the issuance of the $50 citation that hasn’t even been adjudicated in court yet, and then a council member announcing an employee's separation in a public forum before the employee even received official paperwork, the entire process is alarming. It seems that due process has not been upheld, and after 28 years of service to the casino, this is a deeply disappointing moment for the community. Everyone observing this situation should …

Tribal Government & News Kennedy, George re-elected, Gleason-Shepek clinches third seat 09.07.2024 Danielle Harrison Elections Election results were posted on the door of the Grand Ronde Community Service Center on Saturday, Sept. 7. (Photo by Kamiah Koch) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Cheryle A. Kennedy and Jon A. George won decisive victories in the Tribal Council election Saturday, Sept. 7, each garnering more than 22% of the vote, while past Tribal Council member Tonya Gleason …

on a training consultation video from the Department of Interior and the second was an impromptu selfie with Biden. “I was surprised the (Secret Service) let me get that close and that Biden knew how to take a selfie,” she said with a smile. “I was trying to get someone to take a photo of us with my phone and he just took mine, put it on selfie mode and took a photo.” Harvey spent Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the gaming association meeting. “Knowing the members of Congress and people who came to speak …

will be billed for service, Tribal members will not be required to leave if they are not sufficiently recovered when the insurance payments stop. “Until you’re well,” Rowe said. “The stay is as long as it takes. … it’s more of a wellness philosophy. We don’t know anyone else who has that philosophy.” Inpatient treatment beds are in short supply in Oregon. “This is really such a culmination of so many dreams for us,” Rowe said. “We have fought so many times for a bed for our members. This gives us …

to Tribes. Fiander said he wants to create a nonprofit arm of the business, to focus on improving recreation centers on reservation lands across the country. Fiander said the Indian Health Service has poured millions of dollars into fighting diabetes since 1997 but has yet to actually make progress. “If you look at the stats, we have never moved the needle in terms of lessening the number of people getting diabetes,” he said. “They’ll show a 15% decrease, but only because from 2013 to 2017, we had …

over you. I’m happy you reached your dream job and love your strong support.” Tribal Shelter Advocate Teresa Henry wrote, “What a huge loss for our Tribe! Thank you for your lifetime of service to our Tribe and all in this community. I appreciate you so very much and I know so many others do too. I look forward to seeing what you do next!” Tribal Homeownership Coordinator Michele Plummer wrote, “What a huge loss for this organization and our Tribe! I am saddened and quite honestly very disappointed …

everyone deserves a life free of violence,” offers a 24-hour crisis line in English, Spanish and more than 100 other languages, at 503-399-7722. It serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. It also offers an emergency shelter, with a Safe Paws program that enables survivors to bring their pets to safety when they flee, as abusers often threaten, harm or kill pets left behind. The center, formerly the Mid-Valley Women’s Crisis Service is open from 9 a.m. …