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Culture Preschool Literacy Night set for May 18 05.11.2011 Ron Karten Culture , Education , Events There will be a Preschool Literacy Night held beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Tribal gym. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact Preschool Immersion Teacher's Aide Kimberly Contreras at 503-879-1631 or kim.contreras@grandronde.org. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our …

Tribal Government & News Tribe holding annual Memorial Day event on May 26 05.14.2014 Ron Karten Events The Veterans Special Event Board will be sponsoring the annual Memorial Day ceremony held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26. A meal will be served in the Tribal Community Center beginning at noon. Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, will be the master of ceremonies and provide …

Culture Walking On -- Larry B. Risteen 07.15.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Larry B. Risteen July 12, 1953 - May 26, 2014 Tribal Elder Larry B. Risteen of Willamina and formerly of La Grande and Elgin walked on on May 26 at his residence after an extended illness. At Larry's request, services included only immediate family. Private burial was at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Larry was born July 12, 1953, in Salem to Robert M. Risteen and Gloria Engelson. He moved around a lot throughout …

Culture Walking On -- Dru Stromberg Jr. 11.04.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Dru William Stromberg Jr. April 14, 1993 – Oct. 26, 2016 Tribal member Dru William Stromberg Jr. walked on at this Tillamook home on Oct. 26, 2016. He was born to Dru William Stromberg Sr. and Tracy (Wright) on April 14, 1993, in Tillamook. Dru attended Tillamook schools and graduated from Tillamook High School where he was a wrestler. He met Katalina Pulido in March 2011 and they began dating. Dru became involved …

on Thursday, Jan. 21. However, she added, priority still will be given to Tribal Elders 65 and older. According to the clinic, there are currently 13 active COVID-19 cases and 60 people have recovered from the virus as of Tuesday, Jan. 26. The clinic has conducted 1,659 coronavirus tests and recorded 58 positives for a 3.5 percent positivity rate. As of Tuesday, Jan. 26, the clinic has delivered 591 doses with 434 of those being given to Elders. Tribal health care workers and employees who have …

Tribal Government & News Six names being added to Veterans Memorial on May 26 05.13.2025 Danielle Harrison West Valley Veterans Memorial Smoke Signals file photo By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor Six names, including that of Tribal member Justin Foster (Army), will be added to the West Valley Veterans Memorial during the Monday, May 26, ceremony being held on the Grand Ronde Tribal campus. The six pillars at the West Valley Veterans Memorial feature the names of Tribal and community …

Culture Walking on: David Anthony Harrison, Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow, Michael Harvey Leno 09.23.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service …

Culture Indigenous game designer draws fire for 'Thunderbird Strike' video game 11.14.2017 Danielle Frost Culture , People By Danielle Frost To say that Elizabeth LaPensée’s new video game has caused a stir is a bit of an understatement. The 33-year-old former Grand Ronde-area resident and indigenous game developer is under fire from the oil industry as well as state legislators in Minnesota, who claim her latest creation, “Thunderbird Strike,” is encouraging eco-terrorism. In the 2-D, …

was broken when the Clackamas and other Tribes were removed from the West Linn area and relocated to the Grand Ronde Reservation in the 1850s. With the Native peoples gone, Tomanowos’ story grew more complex and convoluted. In 1902, it was kidnapped by part-time miner Ellis Hughes, who moved it off land owned by Oregon Iron and Steel Co., and he charged people 25 cents to view it. Eventually, Oregon Iron and Steel won a lawsuit to regain ownership of the meteorite, which was then purchased …

Tribal Government & News Rain, high winds expected in Coast Range 03.09.2016 Dean Rhodes Public Safety A particularly wet warm and cold front will produce periods of heavy rain today through Thursday morning. A low pressure system will move north off the Oregon Coast, producing high winds through tonight. The Coast Range may see high winds that might down trees and cause power outages. Localized flooding might occur as well. Be prepared for possible travel disruptions and power outages …