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is currently the Tribe’s restoration ecologist and fish and wildlife policy analyst. Before that, she worked for four years with the U.S. Forest Service as a biological technician. She graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a degree in recreation, parks and leisure services administration and a minor in natural resources management. She received a master’s degree in the same fields of study in 2016. The Polk Soil & Water Conservation District is a subdivision of state government …

Country. Hall will begin his fellowship on Oct. 31 with a month-long orientation at the American Political Science Association in Washington, D.C. He will then work in Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s office. “The Hatfield Fellowship offers a unique and unparalleled insight into the legislative process while keeping Sen. Hatfield’s strong legacy of public service alive,” Blumenauer said. “I look forward to welcoming the next Hatfield Fellow into my office this winter. At a time when Tribal communities …

guided the Tribe through the COVID-19 pandemic, which broke in March 2020. An emergency declaration approved by Tribal Council put him in charge of the Tribe’s response to the pandemic. The emergency declaration is still in effect. "I will forever be grateful for the service Dave has provided to our community," Tribal Council member Lisa Leno said in an e-mail after Fullerton’s dismissal was announced. "It has been an honor working with him." "What a sad day for GR (Grand Ronde)," Tribal Council …

Health & Education Tribal member Nicole Hewitt starts own counseling service 08.14.2023 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness , People Tribal member Nicole Hewitt recently started her own therapy practice, Sevengen Counseling. Hewitt is a licensed marriage and family therapist and before launching Sevengen she held several positions within the Tribe including Youth Mental Health and Chemical Dependency counselor, mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and Youth Empowerment and Prevention …

?’ The business is successful if we can be of service to the Indian community,” Reibach said. 1988 – Approximately 300 Tribal members and friends of the Tribe gathered to celebrate the reestablishment of the Grand Ronde Reservation. The 9,811-acre Reservation for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was approved by President Ronald Reagan in September. The president’s signature on the bill ended an almost five-year effort by the Tribe to establish a land base and opened the way for the Tribe to build …

. This ceremony will be carried out by his daughter, Tonya Starmer, and her immediate family. Burn’s Riverside Chapel in Florence, Ore., assisted with the cremation arrangements. Other passings Arlene Jean Kautz Sept. 7, 1941 – Nov. 13, 2023 Tribal Elder Arlene Jean Kautz of Olympia, Wash., passed on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, at the age of 82. Mills & Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater, Wash., is assisting the family. Funeral service details were not available at presstime. Rhonda Gay Meacham April 28, 1952 – Nov. 7 …

Veterans Project Volunteer Engagement Manager Jennifer Keeling. “She has been the embodiment of dedication and expertise, leaving a significant mark on the Returning Veterans Project and the individuals under her care,” Keeling said. “She is not just a volunteer, she is a mentor who inspires, motivates and influences others to excel. For over 15 years, Sharon has volunteered over 223 hours and has provided free, life-changing and lifesaving care to veterans, service members and their families …

to call Benefits & Risk Manager Tammy Gould at 503-879-2031. Shasta’s voicemail is full and no one is onsite to field calls regarding coverage. Gardner, who has been onsite in Grand Ronde for the past few days, said she’s enjoyed the opportunity to meet Tribal members and employees. “It’s been a good week,” she said. “We pride ourselves on our service levels, and that’s answering the phones, responding via email, text and if you call afterhours and have to leave a message, there’s a ticket system …

the cost of generation at these dams far outweighs the revenue. The people who are paying for that are the ratepayers throughout the BPA service areas. The entire West is paying for this expensive hydropower at the expense of killing salmon.” Fairbrother noted it has been 25 years since these fish were listed under the Endangered Species Act. Recently, the status was updated and the populations continue to decline. “It is likely that by 2040 some of these (salmon and steelhead) runs …

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 …