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becomes available.) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM – The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians has filed an application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Office of Indian Gaming in Washington, D.C., to build a casino north of Salem. “I can confirm that the application was submitted and is in the very early stages of review,” said Paula Hart, director of the Office of Indian Gaming, in an e-mail. In May 2017, the Siletz Tribe proposed a 140,000-square-foot inter-Tribal casino north …

is opposed to this,” Tribal lobbyist Justin Martin said. “Beyond Grand Ronde, I think it would have a devastating effect on the Indian gaming industry.” 2005 – Tribal member Shelley Hansen was named Spirit Mountain Community Fund’s new director. She brought experience in accounting, grant management, small business development and real estate experience to the position. She had previously been employed as grant coordinator for the Salem-Keizer School District. 2000 – The Confederated Tribes …

, and it then took away from Grand Ronde its right to be compensated for these errors. That’s not fair. I’d like to thank Sens. Merkley and Wyden for working to correct this injustice,” Kennedy said. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

to a counter and place a wager on a multitude of different types of sports,” Dillon said. “I think it’s just going to be a good amenity for us that we have to have in our position as the largest casino in the state. We really cannot not have a sports book.” In addition, there will be eight self-service kiosks with “very simple software” on which people can place minimum $5 wagers as well, he added. In general, Dillon said, wagers will be limited to a maximum of between $2,000 to $5,000 depending …

Scholarship. “The dinner acknowledges that the students are here on campus,” said Director of Minority Affairs Oscar Galindo. “I felt that the school needed to let these students know, ‘Hey we’re glad you’re here and we’re proud of you.’ ” 1985 – Tribal Chairman Henry Petite announced his resignation at a General Council meeting. The council nominated Vice Chair Mark Mercier to fill the vacancy. “As you know, we have been extremely busy working on our Reservation plan,” Mercier said. “Once …

and two hybrid in-person meetings held in Grand Ronde that will have limited seating and also be available via Zoom. “The open process established by Tribal Council will allow us, as members of the Tribe, to find solutions to the various enrollment issues facing the Tribe,” Kennedy said. “Any proposed changes to the membership requirements should be based on well-informed decisions about the current membership requirements, and how the requirements have changed over time. I am committed …

… with this effort,” Harrelson wrote in a letter to Linfield University President Miles K. Davis. “Their commitment to learning and inclusion was always at the forefront of our conversations. After much thoughtful deliberation, the committee has selected Lakamas Lane. I am writing to enthusiastically support the recommendation of the committee to rename Brumback Street to Lakamas Lane. “Lakamas is the Chinuk Wawa name for the blue-flowered camas plant that was and continues to be an important food …

will not be required for after-school activities such as sports. “Right now masks are required for all staff and students during the school day, but I am advocating for local control for that decision,” she said. “The majority of our health and safety protocols from last year are now under local control.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

a fortress," Kennedy said. Born in April 16, 1953, at Osteopathic Hospital in Portland, Ore., he was the second of three sons of Ray Frederick and Veryl I. Rogers. He grew up in Forest Grove and graduated from Forest Grove High School in 1971. He received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1975 from Portland State University, where he also obtained a master’s in Public Administration two years later. In 1984, he went to work for the city of Ketchikan, Alaska, as the Public Works director …

added, “we will also start opening the campus to the membership and guests. Department managers are currently developing protocols for their specific area to minimize exposure and ensure safety for everyone. Updates for individual building protocols will be updated on social media and I encourage everyone to call before visiting.” Fullerton was given the responsibility to oversee the Tribe’s response to the pandemic and use Tribal resources to respond and recover from its effects in March 2020 when …