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Tribal Government & News Legislature’s ‘Christmas tree bill’ includes money for Willamette Falls Trust 07.11.2025 Willamette Falls , State government SALEM -- Despite an appeal from Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy, the Oregon Legislature provided a $45 million grant to the Willamette Falls Trust, to purchase the 60-acre Moore’s Island at Willamette Falls, in its so-called “Christmas tree bill,” an end-of-session boon to various organizations seeking funding. Kennedy …

their weapons. He later served in the National Guard. Loren worked in the woods as a choker setter and then went to doing the thing he enjoyed the most, working on cars as a mechanic. He also worked moving houses for the Bunns. He was a champion pool player and enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the casino, target practice with the bow and arrow and going to the horse and dog races. He was good at shuffleboard as well. He also loved to travel and visit friends. He was an Oregon Ducks and Florida Seminole …

, which closed Feb. 28, was the culmination of a dozen years of discussions between the Tribe and Rink family, Reibach said. "The Tribe tries to maintain a focus of acquiring land at a good, fair market value price," Reibach said. "In the end, the Rink family was very gracious and fair to the Tribe." The properties are just south of the Tribal Cemetery on the west side of Grand Ronde Road and immediately east and northeast of the Grand Meadows development on the east side of Grand Ronde Road. Reibach …

Salem High School in 1977. He played on the football team that went to the state tournament. Tony graduated from Chemeketa Community College with an associate degree in electronics. He was working as a network engineer for Spirit Mountain Casino. He had a passion for fishing, boating, motorcycles and scuba diving. He enjoyed coaching his son's Little League baseball and football teams. Tony was good with wood and made many things along with the ability to fix just about anything. He had a happy …

Culture Yesteryears -- Oct. 15, 2012 10.12.2012 Ron Karten History 2007 - Spirit Mountain Casino interim General Manager Roy Rhode reported that the fourth major expansion will be completed in April 2008 instead of August 2008. The two-story expansion will add 135,396 square feet to the casino and include an events and entertainment center, new buffet, conference rooms and space for Human Resources Department offices. Rhode said good fall weather allowed contractors to get ahead of schedule …

the Muckleshoot Tribal Council, the Grand Ronde Tribal Council and the Muckleshoot Ceremonial/Wildlife Committee for providing the elk and salmon that nourished our bodies. There were a lot of good stories brought forward and shared with all. It is a testimonial to the wonderful changes going on in the Muckleshoot and Grand Ronde communities. The Simmons Family Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper …

Culture Tribal Elder Jessica Brann walks on at 65 02.24.2012 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Jessica Brann Jan. 31, 1947 - Feb. 18, 2012 Beloved mother, sister and Tribal Elder Jessica Brann walked on on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. She was born on Jan. 31, 1947, in McMinnville, Ore., to Grand Ronde Tribal member Etta Hansen and Richard Younger. The family moved around a good deal, but spent her last school years in Willamina. She married young at 17 and moved to Clatskanie. When her marriage ended …

Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He served with the 3142 nd SIG SV GP, 10 th Mountain Division, 5 th Army. He was discharged after the war. "Uncle Gene" was always happy and had a very good sense of humor that was enjoyed by everyone. He lived in Salem most of his life and worked in various positions. He was a diehard Portland Trail Blazers fan. He participated in numerous Native American activities including the Indian Education Committee in Salem …

good facility," said Bruce Thomas, general manager of Spirit Mountain Development Corp. "It was after the initial visit with them that council decided to take a closer looking at gaming." 1989 - In a series of votes, General Council decided to disband the Tribal Corporation and have its assets turned over to the Tribal government. The Tribal Corporation was established in 1975 to work for the Restoration of the Tribe. When the Tribe regained federal recognition, two separate but closely related …

her parents; brother, James; and son, Charles, in eternal peace with our good Lord. Private services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Raisian Family Funeral Home in Conneaut and burial will take place at Kelloggsville Cemetery. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …