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off-Reservation during the Tribally sanctioned seasons. The Tribe’s Geographical Information Systems Department, in conjunction with Tribal wildlife biologists, are utilizing the ESRI Collector Application complete with Reservation maps to help hunters track their location, even if they are out of range for cell service. Between May 2018 and May 19 of this year, it has been downloaded 161 times. “If you are out on the roads, there are signs to guide you,” GIS Coordinator Alex Drake says …

immediately and as soon as council has sufficient information, we will address this situation. We will keep our membership informed as this progresses. We also are giving local authorities our full cooperation. As a Tribal Council, we are taking steps to address this individual in the best possible manner for our people, our government and our administration. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

A. Kennedy, who served 10 years as Tribal chair, received four votes. She voted for herself and was supported by Kathleen Tom, Chris Mercier and newly-elected Jon A. George. "I want to thank the council for electing me," Leno said after the vote. "I want to acknowledge Cheryle Kennedy's years as chair. I will do the best job I can do." Kennedy and Giffen were then nominated for vice chair. Giffen won the vote 5-4. George and McClary were nominated for secretary with McClary winning the post …

Tribal Government & News Tribe purchasing Bearco property 06.27.2012 Ron Karten Tribal Council Tribal Council voted 4-0 on Wednesday, June 20, to approve the purchase of the 2.35-acre Bearco property located on the north side of the entrance to the Tribal campus in Grand Ronde. "We are expected to close on the property in mid-July," said Tribal Lands Manager Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. "In addition to the parcel being surrounded by Tribal land, we are working on a highest and best use …

Tribal Government & News Merkley slates June 20 Town Hall in Grand Ronde 06.09.2015 Dean Rhodes Events , Federal Government Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a Town Hall at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., and answer questions and invite suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and the United States. “There are huge issues facing Oregonians and the best way for me …

; granddaughter, Lynnea; brother, Lowell; and two sisters, Deannie and Beejee; as well as lifelong best friend and favorite fishing buddy Mike, who he met as a young boy in his neighborhood. Lindsey was truly an amazing father, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Holman’s Funeral Home, 2610 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. A reception will directly follow at the Native American Youth and Family Center, 5125 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland …

milepost 26 on Highway 18. A confused elderly driver was contacted and provided a courtesy ride back to their residence. Friday, Aug. 5 Traffic assist performed for a disabled vehicle near milepost 24 on Highway 18. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Assisted outside agency with a domestic disturbance in the 200 block Cherry Hill Road. Officers responded and assisted Yamhill County Sheriff’s deputies with the arrest of the involved male. Assisted outside agency …

Returning to Agency Creek" and also took first in Best Layout for a bi-monthly publication -- Tribal member Justin Phillips is the Tribe's page designer -- and first place in Photography for Michelle Alaimo's feature photo "Graduation Gift." Smoke Signals received a second place award in General Excellence. At the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association convention held in Gleneden Beach, Smoke Signals was the only Tribal publication to be honored by the state's mainstream journalism professionals …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals wins six awards from Native American Journalists Association 06.12.2018 Dean Rhodes Tribal Employees Smoke Signals staff writer Danielle Frost's story about Tribal member Heather Cameron Haller, who has been missing for five years and is likely a victim of violence against Native American women, garnered a first-place award for Best Coverage of Native America in the 2018 Native American Journalists Association journalism competition. Award recipients were …

Tribal Government & News Smoke Signals receives two NAJA awards; named best digital publication 07.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal employees Smoke Signals social media/digital journalist Kamiah Koch received a second-place award for her multimedia coverage of Tribal member Steph Littlebird designing the artwork for Deschutes Brewery's seasonal beer release in the 2022 National Native Media Awards announced on Tuesday, July 19, by the Native American Journalists Association. Smoke Signals …