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provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise and mental stimulation. Additionally, those with limited fitness levels and people of all ages can participate. “I’m excited for the social aspect of this event and the whole experience,” Manangan says. She’ll arrive in Austin a few days before tournament play begins on Oct. 26 to scout out the courses and practice. “The area looks beautiful and I haven’t played the courses yet so this is a good opportunity to do that,” Manangan says …

of the Muckleshoot people,” Elkins replied. “You have permission to come ashore.” Landing Day created a mix of emotions in both participants and observers as the COVID-19 pandemic had upended large community and cultural celebrations for more than three years. “It’s been very emotional,” Tribal member Zoey Holsclaw said. “It’s so good to be back on the water with everyone. It’s also really special because it’s my daughter’s first Canoe Journey.” The last time Tribal member Benjamin Powley participated …

until further notice. “If I had to make a guess, I would say two weeks,” General Manager Tim Jackson said about the closure. “It may be as soon as seven days. We are working with the health professionals to determine the best course of action.” After five months of keeping the coronavirus at bay, the Tribe’s Health & Wellness Center has started detecting positive COVID-19 results from individuals connected to the Grand Ronde community. The Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive …

Emergency Services Lieutenant and Public Information Officer Mariah Walters. On Aug. 5, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the state’s Emergency Conflagration Act for the Elk Lane fire in Jefferson County, which has spread to some 5,000 acres after a lightning storm the first weekend in August set it off, along with several other fires. Across the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry, 33 fires were burning in Oregon, and 1.38 million acres have burned so far this year. More than 80 …

and was the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, while the Camp Fire in Paradise, California in 2018 took 85 lives. Nonetheless, they were devastating for the region, charring tens of thousands of acres and leaving whole neighborhoods in ruins. “To have a fire like that in the middle of January is unprecedented,” Lynn said. “Also, the low humidity and the high winds were a factor. A lot of the country were in the off season, so it allowed a lot of these guys to be able to respond; federal …

that everyone is receiving the care that they need.” Poage says she relates to the Tribe’s long-standing tradition of taking care of its Elders and that she believes in the same traditions. Poage says her initial reaction to working in Grand Ronde has been a positive one. “It’s superior,” says Poage of the Adult Foster Care program. “It makes me feel good to come to a place that is so beautiful. I’m hoping to add to that and to maintain that good quality that is here.” Poage says she has spent …

for a traffic violation on Highway 18 near milepost 21. After an investigation, the male driver was arrested for DUII. Officers assisted with a non-injury crash in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Nov. 26 Offices were dispatched to the 48000 block of Dragonfly Drive for a male who made statements of self-harm. The male was contacted by officers who verified that the male was not injured and he did not require additional assistance. Officers assisted an outside agency with a crash …

. It's bad enough that my own two children aren't allowed to become members. I had high hopes that this latest enrollment amendment would go through. The problem is that most of our members are totally inactive when it comes to keeping up with the Tribe and the issues. Did anyone notice the small amount of ballots returned on that enrollment amendment? Pathetic, when you look at the number of us. So, kudos again to members like Rosemary who take action. I've read previous letters insinuating …

. “It is important for the Tribe to take extra care in looking out for our Elders and family members during their time of need.” The declaration follows other Oregon Tribes such as Siltez, Klamath and Umatilla, who all passed similar measures. The Tribe said the state of emergency would be terminated when federal benefits are reinstated. On Friday, Nov. 7, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced that following a federal court order for the Trump administration to release the full funding for SNAP payments …

Gaming Spirit Mountain Casino to kick off sports betting on Friday, Aug. 28 08.26.2020 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino , Gaming The sports betting area at Spirit Mountain Casino will feature eight kiosks on which guests can place their bets on professional and college sporting event. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Spirit Mountain Casino will start accepting wagers on college and professional sporting events on Friday, Aug. 28, becoming …