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to have a moderate risk. “The take-home message is that every home needs to be tested, regardless of where it is located,” said Brett Sherry, coordinator of the Radon Program at the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. “You may have the only house on the block with elevated radon levels.” The best time to test for radon is during the heating season, when windows and doors are closed. Test kits sell for between $15 and $25 at hardware and home improvement stores should the supply …

Island located along the shores of South Puget Sound in Shelton, Wash. From there, the Canoe Family will navigate stankiya, which means “coyote” in Chinuk Wawa, as they paddle to Nisqually, Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Suquamish, Swinomish and Samish. “Being able to tie into a sense of community is the best part of Journey,” said Youth Prevention Manager Nicole Hewitt. “Plus youth can see just how much fun can be had without using any sort of mind-altering substance. It’s also a good time to learn how …

Tribal Government & News Tribe has secured $1.1 million so far to counter effects of coronavirus pandemic 04.30.2020 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Health & Wellness General Manager David Fullerton For a full list of updated services, visit https://www.grandronde.org/services/health-wellness/covid-19-preparedness/ By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy announced that the Tribe has received $1.1 million so far from the federal government …

Ronde fire camp is the best one they have ever been in. “I think that is testimony to our great staff,” Giffen said. “They made a huge impact.” To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Government tab and then Videos. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

) By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer If you are a Tribal member who has been affected by the recent and numerous Oregon wildfires, there are different ways to obtain assistance. The Tribe has set up a help line number, 541-921-5345, so that Tribal members who have been evacuated or had their homes damaged can be assisted or connected with additional resources. “The best plan is for people to call the help line if they are in need of shelter so we can help develop a plan as well as meet …

, the decision to resume in-person instruction must be made locally, district by district, school by school,” Brown said. “In addition to schools continuing to adhere to required health and safety protocols and working in close consultation with their local public health authority in understanding and considering the metrics, teachers, school staff, parents and students should be engaged in this decision-making process to allow schools to make the best choice for their community and their students …

in the Willamette Basin, and recommends that Congress deauthorize hydroelectric power at eight dams. “Hydropower kills salmon and loses money,” Dirksen said in a memo. “In every alternative proposed by the (Army Corps of Engineers), the revenue is less than the cost of power generation. … The best path forward for salmon and ratepayers is to stop hydropower at Upper Willamette Basin dams. Because hydropower is an authorized use of the Willamette Valley in the Flood Control Act of 1938, Congress would …

Circus, where she was also director of marketing. Dillon said that although the job market has increased, wages have not. He said rising food costs have hurt low-end players who visit the casino – Dillon said those are the players that on average spend about $20 per visit. Dillon said that guests who live more than 75 miles from the casino are visiting the property less often, but spending more money on each visit. Dillon also said that the casino’s biggest competitor continues to be the Oregon …

to be looking for a place to live in Grand Ronde. The Lynches have two adult daughters, Natasha, 27, and Tyler, 22. Just before coming back to work for the Tribe, Lynch had been managing the pharmacy for the Siletz Tribe and she had spoken with Rowe on the phone about the open position in Grand Ronde. “Kelly and I started talking about our vision, our dreams, our hopes and our enthusiasm to bring our talents back to our Tribe,” said Lynch. “The more I spoke to her the more I started to entertain that I …

will be danced for and prizes range from $100 for a consolation prize to $2,000 for first place. Specials will include the Saturday Night Best Dressed Drum Group, Classic Song Drum Group Contest, Men’s 18-Plus Fancy, Men’s 18-Plus All-Around and Women’s 18-Plus Basket Cap Traditional. School is Cool, sponsored by the Grand Ronde Education Committee, will be returning as well after Friday's 7 p.m. Grand Entry. It is open to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Regalia is optional and the dance …