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Tribal Government & News Jordan Reyes wrestling for the University at Buffalo as a freshman 12.05.2019 Dean Rhodes People Tribal member and University at Buffalo freshman wrestler Jordan Reyes competes against Cleveland State’s Logan Heil in a 125-pound match on Friday, Dec. 6. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal member Jordan Reyes, a two-time Oregon state champion in wrestling at Willamina High School, is wrestling at the 125-pound weight class during his freshman …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde seeking amendment to Reservation Act 12.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Federal government , Tribal Council , Tribal employees Tribal Council Vice Chair Chris Mercier visited with Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici during the Tribe’s lobbying visit to Washington, D.C., during the week of Dec. 2-6. The Tribe is seeking an amendment to the 1988 Reservation Act that would allow it to bring a land claim within the state of Oregon. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council expands debt forgiveness program 01.22.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved expanding the Tribe’s debt forgiveness to deceased members who may still owe money to the Housing Department during its Wednesday, Jan. 22, meeting. Previously, the Tribe has only forgiven student debt, Finance Officer Chris Leno said during the Tuesday, Jan. 21, Legislative Action Committee meeting. Debt forgiveness requests …

Culture Walking On -- Marvin Dale Cunningham 02.20.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Marvin Dale Cunningham Marvin Dale Cunningham Dec. 18, 1942 – Feb. 13, 2020 Tribal Elder Marvin Dale Cunningham, 77, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2020, in Corvallis surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Dec. 18, 1942, in Eugene, Ore., to Forest “Dale” and Edith (Jeffers) Cunningham. Marvin graduated from Crow High School in 1961. He met his wife Dianne Braxmeyer and they were married on Aug. 28, …

Culture Walking On -- Gary Eugene Oberg 03.13.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Gary Eugene Oberg Gary Eugene Oberg April 5, 1958 – March 6, 2020 The Chief, Gary Eugene Oberg, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at home on March 6, 2020. He was born in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 5, 1958, to parents Charlotte and Marion Eugene. Gary was later joined by sisters, Charlene and Cheryl. His sister, Charlene, gave him a nickname that perfectly described his personality: “Chief Fun Feather.” Gary …

Culture Walking On -- Robert "Bob" Johnston 05.28.2020 Dean Rhodes Walking On Robert Johnston Robert “Bob” Johnston April 24, 1934 – May 5, 2020 Grand Ronde Tribal spouse Robert “Bob” Johnston, 86, passed away at his home in Yamhill on May 5, 2020, surrounded by family. Bob was born on April 24, 1934, in Lingle, Wyo., to parents Laurence and Amanda Johnston, number eight of 11 children. In 1936, the family moved to the North Plains/Hillsboro area where Bob was raised and attended school. …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs pharmacy agreement with Washington state 07.08.2020 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Health & Wellness By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved an agreement with the state of Washington on Wednesday, July 8, that will save the Tribe money by billing the state first for Tribal member medications. The Washington State Health Care Authority, which administers the Medicaid program in the state, required the Grand Ronde Pharmacy to renew …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves Public Records Ordinance amendments 08.05.2020 Danielle Frost Tribal Council , Tribal government By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer Tribal Council approved final adoption of proposed amendments to the Public Records Ordinance during its Wednesday, Aug. 5, meeting. The amendments include changing the name to the Freedom of Information Ordinance and giving Tribal members the ability to request Tribal records that identify them directly …

Tribal Government & News Clinic reports first new positive COVID-19 case 08.06.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its first new positive COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 5. So far, there have been five positive tests out of 402 total, but the first four were re-tests of positive results from another county. “Since the Tribe has increased its testing capacity, we are testing local individuals as …

Health & Education Tribe records first community-connected positive COVID-19 test result 08.27.2020 Danielle Frost Health & Wellness By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center reported its third positive new COVID-19 case on Wednesday, Aug. 26. This case is the first where the individual has ties to the Grand Ronde community, according to information posted to the Tribe’s Facebook page. “Today we learned that the Tribal Clinic has tested its third …