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Barbara and a second bachelor’s degree in Chemical Dependency from Oregon State University. While at UCSB, he won Division One All-American Volleyball as a setter. Sonny spent his life as a volleyball coach. He will be remembered for how he could communicate and lead a young athlete into becoming the best they could be. He is survived by his loving family: spouse, Justin Young; son, Jadyn Joseph Palmer-Young; parents, Carroll and Sandra Palmer; brothers, Calvin and Chris Palmer; sister, Stacy (David …

. “COVID-19 poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of paddlers, canoe families and First Nations across the Pacific Northwest,” said Chief Mike Wyse. “Given the enormous health and safety risk to participants, we have decided that it is the best interest of everyone that Snuneymuxw cancel hosting Tribal journey for this year.” Also complicating matters is the current closure of the United States-Canada border to nonessential travel. The Canoe Journey has been an annual event since …

Culture Chinuk Wawa film wins grand prize at Lumbee Film Festival 06.22.2020 Dean Rhodes Culture , People Director Sky Hopinka WILMINGTON, N.C. – Sky Hopinka’s “maɬni – towards the ocean, towards the shore” won the grand prize for best feature at the third annual Lumbee Film Festival that will be held online from July 1-5. The movie weaves together the stories of Sweetwater Sahme and Grand Ronde Tribal member Jordan Mercier as they contemplate the afterlife, rebirth and the places in between …

. “It’s unfortunate that we still have this battle going with the federal government to try to get our land back that was originally ours,” Billy Frank III says at the end of the five-minute video. “But I feel like with this administration, this is going to be one of the best shots we have at it.” You can watch (and read) the full story at https://www.king5.com/article/news/community/facing-race/tribal-land-national-parks-washington/281-fec522a5-cb26-45f2-9d61-9c95d7030294 or find it linked …

Tribal Government & News Letters to the Editor -- July 1, 2019 06.28.2019 Dean Rhodes Letters Dear Smoke Signals : We were so happy when the “Yard Guard” came to work at our home. Fifteen folks showed up to weed, chop, dig and hoe. All went at it with vigor. They just did it all. We are getting up there, with stents in our hearts, diabetes and all that goes with it. Thank you from the bottom (and tops) of our hearts to Bobby Mercier, Amanda Walker, Jason Bailey, Andrew Freeman, Tracey Howerton …

Culture Walking On - Kathy Ray and Donald Taylor 10.14.2015 Dean Rhodes Walking On Kathy Marie Ray July 5, 1956 – Sept. 26, 2015 Kathy Marie Ray, 59, passed away Sept. 26, 2015. Formerly of Aumsville, Ore., Kathy was a CNA/caregiver at Fairview and an HTTI at the State Hospital. Kathy grew up on the Oregon Coast in Newport and lived in various other places throughout her life. The coast was always her favorite place and she visited often. She loved going to the casino and to sit and watch …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves additional apartment complex construction 12.26.2018 Dean Rhodes, Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council , Housing Tribal members seeking to return to the Reservation and live in an apartment will have eight more options in the near future. Tribal Council approved a maximum $1.675 million contract to construct the second phase of the Wind River apartment complex during its Wednesday, Dec. 26, meeting. Seabold Construction Co. of Beaverton …

. Assist outside agency in the 55700 block of Hebo Road. Trespass reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Warrant arrest occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic crash reported in the area of Highway 22 and Sawtell Road. Saturday, July 10 Disturbance reported in the area of Tilixam Circle and Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Fraud reported in the 27100 block …

Tribal Government & News Feds to restore Native American sacred site near Mount Hood 10.12.2023 Danielle Harrison Federal government , Tribal relations , Culture By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor The federal government has agreed to restore a Native American sacred site on Highway 26 near Mount Hood, 15 years after bulldozing it to add a turn lane to the highway. In Slockish v. U.S. Department of Transportation, members of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation …

Health & Education Tribally-operated school will open Aug. 26 08.14.2024 Katherine Warren Education By Katherine Warren Smoke Signals staff After many years, a dream has come to fruition for some Grand Ronde Tribal members: Their own school. The first day of the new, Tribally-operated school will be Monday, Aug. 26, with the kindergarten class. First through fifth graders will start Tuesday, Sept. 3. Although this has been discussed for several years, concerted efforts to open the school began …