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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs second round of virus relief payments to be made on May 28 05.21.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved on Thursday, May 21, a $1.9 million supplemental budget that will send another virus relief payment to adult Tribal members to help them deal with the financial toll the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is having on them. The second round of virus relief payments will once again send $400 to each …

Complex fire has burned more than 2,500 acres and is 33 percent contained. According to AirNow.gov, the air quality in the Grand Ronde area on Wednesday morning had once again reached the "hazardous" range with a pollution rating of 409 after decreasing to the "very unhealthy" range 24 hours earlier with a pollution rating of 257. In addition to smoke, most of the West Valley area between McMinnville and Grand Ronde was socked in with heavy fog. "Hazardous" conditions mean that everyone should …

comments. The final 2024 budget will be adopted on or before Dec. 31. Written comments can be submitted to 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347; or emailed to chris.leno@grandronde.org . In other action, Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier announced that the next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, with a report to be determined. The meeting will again be in a hybrid format. Kathie Levine, Ashley Tuomi, Ron Tuomi, Catrina Palachuk and Veronica Gaston won …

and they had six children. After retirement, he worked for Job Corp until it closed. He then went on to do security work for the Port of Moses Lake, which turned into fire and rescue, before retiring again. Herb also served as a Grant County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy. Herb was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gladys; three sisters, Camile, Nancy and Cora; one brother, Gerald; his daughter, Tammie; son, Sean; and parents, Herbert and Pearl. Herb is survived by his children, Jackie Wilmont …

Cultural Resources Department. "In the first month of school, we will be at assemblies to teach about the Kalapuya Tribe," Lewis said. "This is turning into a very good partnership. I think as we go forward, there will be more." The partnership already has brought in a showcase full of Kalapuya artifacts - from arrowheads to baskets to history books - from the collection of a retired local librarian. Joining Tom at the event were Tribal Council members Chris Mercier, Valorie Sheker and Toby …

of good nutrition and outside activities,” said Nutrition Program Manager Kristy DeLoe. For more information, contact DeLoe at 503-879-2018 or Kristy.deloe@grandronde.org . Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On -- Nicholas Alan Blanchette 03.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Nicholas Alan Blanchette Nicholas Alan Blanchette July 26, 1994—March 5, 2019 On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Tribal member Nicholas Alan Blanchette, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 24. Nick was born on July 26, 1994, in Nederland, Texas. He entered the Marine Corps in 2012 and had plans of attaining an accounting degree. Nick is fondly remembered for his dry wit and larger-than-life personality. He …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …

Culture Walking On -- Sharon Gayle Beard 09.06.2018 Dean Rhodes Walking On Sharon Gayle Beard March 12, 1941 – Aug. 30, 2018 Tribal Elder Sharon Gayle Beard, 77, walked on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Salem, Ore. She was born in Willamina, Ore., the middle child of Harvey and Virginia LaChance. She graduated from Warrenton High School in Warrenton, Ore. She married Lyle Raye Lanier in Warrenton on June 20, 1959. Together they had three children: Roxanne (Teeter), Shereena (Bates) and Kenneth …

Culture Walking On -- Danny Loomis & Brandon Robertson 07.13.2017 Dean Rhodes Walking On Danny Ray Loomis July 6, 1976 – June 1, 2017 Tribal member Danny Ray Loomis, 40, walked on June 1, 2017, in Florence, Ore. He was born on July 6, 1976, in Lincoln City to Dave and Theresa Loomis, who were from Toledo, Ore. Danny was a very hard worker. He was hands-on when he worked at the Tribe doing carpentry. He led a free life and enjoyed his family and friends. He is survived by his siblings, Willy …