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, General Council meeting held in Eugene, Tribal Chairman Reyn Leno said the Tribe has not defined plans for the site other than potentially building a hotel as a centerpiece on the property. In other action, Tribal Council: • Approved an amended Funding and Participation Agreement at the Astoria Marine cleanup site on the banks of the Lewis and Clark River in Astoria. The Tribe is a Natural Resource trustee for the site; • Approved an amended Restoration Credit Agreement for the Portland Harbor …

generous contributions. BnK was the general contractor for the project with John McDowell as the site manager. Ken Andrews, owner of Milstead Inc., was project manager. The architectural firm LGA designed the expansion with Les Godowski as lead architect on the project. Various sub-contractors worked on the project as well, Marion said. "Several Tribal members worked as sub-contractors and laborers. Joe and Rob Haller did an awesome job painting the library. Charles Gleason contracted the carpet …

of the built and natural environments.” Since purchasing the property for $15.25 million in August 2019, the Tribe has released its vision statement for the site in March 2021, started environmental remediation, launched the first phase of demolition in September 2021, secured federal support by obtaining an $800,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant in May 2021 and $2 million in federal funding included in the appropriations bill signed into law in March 2022, and began a third round …

operating the site. The Food Bank has been distributing food to needy area residents since December 2014 and Tribal member Francene Ambrose was hired by Marion-Polk Food Share to manage the site. The Tribe built the 3,300-square-foot structure, which includes room to store produce, canned goods and frozen foods, with funds from two federal grants. The Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road, was sited across from the Housing Department office to be closer to Tribal housing, making it more convenient …

Tribal Government & News Tribe to start demolition work at Blue Heron site on Tuesday, Sept. 21 09.17.2021 Dean Rhodes Events , Economic development The Tribe will mark the beginning of demolition work at the Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City on Tuesday, Sept. 21. The event is not open to the public. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor OREGON CITY – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will hold a private demolition event on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to mark …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves two supplemental budgets 07.27.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Lands Tribal Council approved a supplemental budget on Wednesday, July 27, that will fund the purchase of two properties, including this 0.92-acre site at 6316 Salmon River Highway in Otis formerly occupied by Knight’s Tackle Box. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two supplemental budgets during its Wednesday, July 27 …

a great neighborhood for generations to come.” It’s been 26 years since Grand Meadows, located on Tribal property at McPherson and Grand Ronde roads, opened a 36-lot manufactured home subdivision to Tribal families. Housing Department officials have repeatedly said a second development is long overdue. In 2020, Reece and Associates of Albany was selected to conduct a property development plan for the new site. The first phase includes 20 single-family homes on 10,000-square-foot lots. The Tribe’s …

fishing platform on Sept. 4 and on Monday, Oct. 1, Kennedy and George visited Willamette Falls to pray for the safety of Natural Resources Department employees Kelly Dirksen, Matt Zimbrick and Brandon Weems, who now have to cross the river to access the platform site. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves signing authority for newest member 09.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor It happens most every fall. During its Wednesday, Sept. 28, meeting, Tribal Council approved adding newly elected Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi as an authorized signer on Tribal bank accounts and also OK’d her use of a Tribal credit card. Tuomi finished second in the 2022 election and will serve her second term on Tribal Council …

Tribal Government & News BIA slates Jan. 26 hearing regarding Siletz Tribe's Salem casino proposal 01.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government The Confederted Tribes of Siletz Indians are proposing to build a second casino in Oregon on this 20-acre site in north Salem just off Interstate 5. A public hearing regarding the environmental assessment will be held virtually at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM …