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nations. “I would ask that our Tribal leadership of our nine federally recognized Tribes be working with their local health authorities in making the appropriate decisions to protect the health and safety of Oregonians,” Brown said. “We pride ourselves as being a caring community that views every individual that walks through our doors as a member of the Grand Ronde family,” Dillon said. “The casino staff has done an outstanding job protecting everyone through preventive measures, but the continued …

Bonamici, Peter DeFazio and Earl Blumenauer. It would replace the phrase “state of Oregon” with the phrase “84 acres known as the Thompson Strip” in the Grand Ronde Reservation Act. The companion bill in the U.S. Senate is supported by Wyden and Merkley. “The United States made errors in surveying Grand Ronde lands, and it then took away from Grand Ronde its right to be compensated for these errors. That’s not fair. I’d like to thank Sens. Merkley and Wyden for working to correct this injustice …

tracing with three dedicated employees and that if an employee is suspected of having been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, they will be contacted by a Tribal contact tracer. “Some of our efforts in that area are way more aggressive than you would see at the county level or the state level,” he said. “It is perfect? No. But I think the aggressiveness and availability of our testing is what has kept the pandemic at bay for quite some time and continues to try and keep …

. “It was in the works for a number of years,” Cherry said. “I’m happy we can showcase the work and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Following her presentation, Cherry took two questions from Tribal attendees. Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy noted that it is a “great thing” the Tribe is in a position to help during uncertain times. “We have been able to help many people in the state of Oregon,” she said. In other action, it was announced that the next General Council meeting …

and required a lot of hard work and myriad sacrifices by many. “Grand Ronde had nothing,” she said. “They had no land, no economic development opportunities. They took the very best they could get and have made it better. I just hope the Tribal members will understand that, that they were magnificent that (Tribal) Council.” Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. acknowledged Furse’s passing during the Tuesday, April 20, Legislative Action Committee meeting and sent prayers to her family. “She …

, on the Tribal campus that will include vaccinations for youth ages 12 to 17, a meal, youth powwow and 3-on-3 basketball tournament. “I’m looking forward to being able to celebrate each other and our culture,” Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said during a Wednesday, June 23, Facebook Live event. “We will be doing this outside and include lots of hand sanitizer and distancing for those who have not yet been vaccinated. People will also need to sign in for the event.” The Facebook …

Culture Walking On -- Laisane Ray McKnight, Joe Allen Simi, Robert Gene Mason 06.30.2021 Dean Rhodes People , Walking On Laisane Ray McKnight (Contributed photo) Laisane Ray McKnight Nov. 3, 1956 – June 6, 2021 Tribal Elder Laisane Ray McKnight was born on Nov. 3, 1956, in Dallas, Ore. He then moved to Seaside, Ore., where he graduated high school in 1974. The day after graduating, he enlisted in the Army where he was a tanker in I Troop 3/11 ACR stationed in Germany. After serving, he …

eateries open. “We really had a crisis situation,” Thomas said. Thomas said a “food hall” will take the place of the buffet and feature multiple food outlets, including authentic Asian offerings. He also explained the cessation of valet parking. It cost the casino $760,000 a year or more than $2,000 a day to park an average of 46 cars daily, or $45 per car. Thomas added that after the top 230 customers were questioned, only two said they used valet parking. “It’s important, I believe, for the Tribe …

fight the virus. It doesn’t change your DNA, implant a tracking device or cause infertility. … I implore everyone to look at the information and talk with your provider so you can move forward with getting the vaccine.” Fullerton emphasized that the two-week pause at the Tribal campus was not a shutdown. “We have reduced operations to essential staff and others will work from home,” he said. “We will make a decision mid-next week about plans moving forward.” He also said that ballots …

of requiring them to wait days or weeks for treatment. Executive Director of Health Services Kelly Rowe said there is “a lot to be proud of” at Great Circle Recovery. “We’ve had a steady increase in the number of individuals that we serve, and our participation rate has gotten as high as 73 percent,” Rowe said. “This means our clients are participating more and staying longer in our services. It has grown exponentially over time and is higher than standard medically assisted treatment facilities. I …