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’t want it; no one is calling the General Manager to say, ‘Don’t stop spraying.’ They are saying ‘Please stop spraying, for the good of the people and the land.’ With all the knowledge to stop and peer-reviewed scientific reports, it makes (sense) to stop spraying and find an alternative.” Springer and Sons Pest Services is the Tribal contractor for commercial spraying. Questions were raised by some in the community regarding whether the business had an active license. A check of the Oregon …

education. Both serve on the board of the Threads of Justice Collective, which is dedicated to supporting young children in anti-bias education. The book continues that work. “Oppression represents trauma in the lives of young children and it’s our job to teach children to resist the messages of society and to be allies to one another in that effort,” Kissinger said. In addition, Qahir-beejee said, “We teach adults how to intervene on behalf of children,” so that they are not left feeling unsupported …

and may not be resolved for weeks or months. It is also unclear whether the Trump administration will abide by court orders. Tribal Department heads and council members are keeping an eye on the news, and planning for how to proceed if funds are not forthcoming. Two judges have ordered that the freeze be paused while lawsuits are ongoing. One of them, U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell, ordered the administration to comply with his earlier temporary restraining order, according to CBS News …

noteworthy wildfire protection, represented the Tribe in a positive light, and returned home tired but safe and in good health,” he said. “It’s because of our dedicated firefighting team that our program maintains a 35-year tradition of distinction and one of, if not the best, reputations in the wildfire management community, both within Tribal communities and throughout the country.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe …

in Colorado. So, in a rush we fundraised, planned and accepted her spots. She was on a plane all by herself two weeks later heading to Colorado. We are so thankful for all the support. It really does take a village or Tribe.” Burrow placed seventh in the women’s 15–16 year old category for the halfpipe event, and said she was happy with her performance. “I’m really excited; I met one of my goals. I wanted to get in the top eight (for the halfpipe competition),” she said, speaking by phone a few …

. Recipients of SNAP, TANF, SSI or LIHEAP assistance automatically qualify for help, but Ambrose noted that no one in need of a food box will be turned away. The Food Bank holds onsite distributions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. In addition, there is a light food box (mostly bread and produce) distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Clients must check in 15 minutes before closing to receive a food box on both days. There are also outreach distributions coordinated at Willamina High School …

confederation of Grand Ronde have lived with salmon, and in particular Willamette salmon, since time immemorial,” George said. “There’s no part of the history of our people who lived throughout the Willamette Basin, that does not occur in harmony and in reliance upon our salmon relatives. And so that is a very deep relationship and it’s one that’s carried through our ancestors to us today, and it’s an essential part of Tribal culture and identity. The Treaty of 1855 ceded the Willamette Valley …

, Education and Career Coach Melissa Palanuk, the Tribal Education Committee and more. During his session, Langley included several recent and current Tribal Willamina High School students for a question-and-answer session with various educators about their experiences in the educational system. One of the questions posed was what the students wished that teachers understood about them. “For being a Native American student in the classroom, I would say, a very general knowledge of Native American …

, and that's where we also see one of the strongest salmon and steelhead runs in the Willamette Valley.” Drawdowns at Detroit Dam are scheduled to begin in 2026. “Early modeling from the Army Corps of Engineers shows that a smaller portion of the lake should be exposed compared to Green Peter, which is encouraging,” George said. “So based on that, we’re hopeful and optimistic that turbidity impacts in Detroit will be less severe…the truth is, we won’t know until we’re in it.” Share On Facebook Share …

, 2025 Tribal member Philip David Suderman passed away Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 54. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Erwin William Langley Oct. 14, 1934 – Dec. 10, 2025 Dad completed his journey on Dec.10, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born to Roscoe and Rosella Langley Oct. 14, 1934, at their family home in Grand Ronde. He was one of eight children and spent his youth in Grand Ronde. He graduated from …