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off on the vacation effort; And approved one blood quantum correction. Tribal Council also approved the agenda for the 11 a.m. Sunday, March 7, General Council meeting that will include a presentation from the Tribal Lands Department. The meeting will be held via the Zoom conferencing program. Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier also announced that the Tribe’s new Small Loan Program will start accepting applications on Monday, March 8. Tribal members will be able to borrow up to $1,000 from …

are currently negative for COVID-19 cases. The relaxed rules will allow more than one employee to occupy common areas as long as masks are worn and physical distancing is observed. Employees also can meet in person following the same requirements. Daily temperature checks will remain for the foreseeable future. There also will be a partial opening of department programs and services, but visits must be scheduled and employees and external guests must wear protective masks. Finally, outside gatherings …

on one count of second-degree arson. He has been previously denied release because of failure to appear charges, the felony arson charge, having adult convictions and being unemployed. His next scheduled court date is a status check set for May 13. Includes information from Pamplin Media Group Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

time she had seen one photo of her oldest brother as a baby. “I just wish the last generation was still around,” she said. “Especially the Hudson girls.” 2006 – More than 150 Native youth participated in the fourth annual Native Youth Wellness Day at the Tribal gym. The day included motivational speakers, Native American pop music artist Jana, breakout groups, a basketball tournament and a pizza dinner. “I go around to talk about motivating and empowering the youth,” Jana said. “I like to spread …

capacity. Tribal General Manager David Fullerton said during the Tuesday, April 6, Legislative Action Committee hearing that the funds will come from fees paid to the Tribe for firefighting crews and equipment use and not from casino dollars; And approved the voluntary relinquishment of membership of one adult. Also included in the April 7 Tribal Council packet were approvals to conduct an audit of the Tribal Housing waiting list process and procedures and to permit the Grand Ronde Tribal Police …

taking approximately one year for the 29,000-square-foot, two-story building budgeted at approximately $3.5 million. Whalen added that future expansion of the building would be easy as all four wings could be expanded depending on the growth in each department. 1991 – Tribal youth Joe Mercier won the state freestyle wrestling championship in the 9- and 10-year-old division. His regular season record stood at 33-1. By winning the state championship, Mercier qualified for the national tournament …

for emergency repairs, purchase of items needed quickly, purchase of supplies like batteries and medical items, filling propane tanks and paying for lodging and travel expenses in emergency situations. Both cards have a $5,000 limit and Finance Officer Chris Leno can authorize temporary increases when necessary. Tribal Council also approved a resolution making Juneteenth – June 19 – one of the Tribal government’s 14 paid holidays. The day celebrates the emancipation of African-Americans from …

the partnership and the one with the Grand Ronde Tribe,” he said. “The Tribe approached DEQ as part of its due diligence to make this place safe for people to come. We assembled a team to do the work with the Tribe, and understand the conditions of the property and future uses. This grant will help the Tribe carry out the actions that are called for in the prospective purchaser agreement. The falls is an iconic place. We look forward to working together to restore this amazing place.” AUDIO …

declared a state of emergency because of what she called the “imminent threat” of wildfire across the state and has emergency orders on both the Jack Fire and the Bootleg Fire. “Most all of our resources are out in the field right now,” Drake said. “We do have one type six engine here and are expecting to go to Washington state next, where we will be assigned. We definitely have a partnership with the Reservations in that state, and will assist them as needed.” In Grand Ronde, Drake said …

the only place in the world where one can find Lakamas Lane. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the name change at its May 1 meeting. Since then, signage has been updated and all students living on campus will have their mail delivered to the new address. “David was instrumental in providing leadership, guidance and knowledge, and was generous with his time,” a committee statement said. “His willingness to engage with the university in this renaming effort has led us to envision a fruitful …