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, was selected to first team all-league, second team all-tournament for his work at the state tournament in Pendleton, was one of five players in his league to be named to the all-defensive team and was named the News-Register Athlete of the Year. Additionally, Cohen’s 26-point game in post-season play was the highest in the tournament and his free-throw percentage was second highest after Willamina’s game against Regis High School on Friday, March 1. It was a fitting conclusion to his high school …

drag clown Carla Rossi and his play “Looking for Tiger Lily,” which follows his quest to find validation as a Native artist and be at peace with a confused identity. He was profiled in the Nov. 1, 2019, edition of Smoke Signals . He was invited to Venice by Indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson (Choctaw and Cherokee), whom he knew from past artwork performance collaborations together. According to information on the Biennale website, Gibson has “forged an interdisciplinary practice and hybrid visual …

signs and two 84x42-inch signs, and 1 Day Signs of Salem for 20, 14x16 inch brochures. The police report included information that was not part of the ordinance violation. It stated that Cherry had a Tribal enrollment file on his work computer. The report also stated that the investigating officer was later made aware that the casino marketing department is authorized to have the information. At the Aug. 21 Tribal Council meeting, the matter was made public after several Tribal members spoke …

costs that we’ll want to take into account.” A $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy is specifically designated for solar panels intended to both lower electricity costs and to keep the building available as a warming or cooling center for residents during power outages or other emergencies, Webb said. It will have a backup battery system to keep the electrical systems running during power outages. To put the size of the building into context, the child development center now under …

other selections. Restoration concluded after the raffle drawings were held. On Saturday, the doors opened at 10 a.m. for the powwow, with grand entries at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tribal Elder Bob Tom served as emcee and Tribal Elder Dietrich Peters served as arena director. Headman and headwoman were Tribal members Chad and Molly Leno. The host drum was Bad Soul, with invited drum Battle Stone Singers. Dance specials included a blanket dance for the Marcus Gibbons family, a tiny tot special by the Mark …

Tribal Government & News Wildfire season expected to be severe 05.28.2025 Nicole Montesano Environment By Nicole Montesano Smoke Signals staff writer Forecasters are expecting a sizzling summer with potential for significant wildfires this year. Grand Ronde fire officials said that they’re prepared. The National Interagency Fire Center issues monthly predictions for fire agencies. Its most recent prediction on Thursday, May 1, said the western United States is likely to see above normal …

was used and abused,” she said. The Tribe named the property Chankawan, the Calapooian word for salmon, she said, and set about restoring it, including removing massive amounts of invasive Scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry that blocked access to the river. They also removed trash and dilapidated housing, she said. The Tribe acquired more than $1 million in state and federal grants, as well as private non-profit funds, for its work on the property. “I feel like a lot of my role is undoing what …

Society have been among the entities pushing compliance with drawdown requirements. However, George said, the Tribe is sympathetic to the frustrations of cities whose drinking water was negatively affected by the drawdowns in 2023 and 2024. The cities of Lebanon and Sweet Home filed a lawsuit against the Army Corps Wednesday, Oct. 1, over damage they say was caused by silt released from the drawdowns clogging their water treatment systems. The cities are seeking more than $37 million in damages …

for the Sunday, Feb. 1, General Council meeting. It will be held at 11 a.m. in the Hilton Garden Inn Clackamas Portland (formerly Monarch Hotel Conference Center) and will feature a report from the Natural Resources Department. To watch the entire meeting, visit www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

. The group is accepting comments on the proposed pest management policy. These may be submitted by email to nrd@grandronde.org . Copies of the document may be requested from the executive office. The group includes members from the Tribal Executive Office, Facilities, Ceded Lands, Tribal Lands and Natural Resources. It hopes to have the policy approved by Tribal Council by the end of February, with implementation beginning Sunday, March 1. Tribal Council members Kathleen George, Tonya Gleason-Shepek …