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. 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 …

Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Rep. Les AuCoin, Sen. Mark Hatfield, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board and other Oregon Tribes in planning the treatment center. Tribal Chairman Mark Mercier provided opening comments and approximately 100 visitors attended the open house. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

. All grants are for a 12-month period. Schlappie presented a 2023 funding breakdown and information about the Youth Grantmaking Program, which began in 2022 as a way to engage Native high school students with philanthropy and community service. In 2023, the Community Fund awarded 41 small grants totaling $281,000, 71 large grants totaling $2.95 million, seven Tribal grants totaling $700,000 and five youth grants totaling $25,000. Schlappie also discussed the Hatfield Fellowship program. Spirit …

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 …

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 …