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Culture Tribal teen collecting pennies for presents 11.30.2011 Ron Karten People Tribal teenager Loren Hahn, 16, knows the value of a penny. Or, more accurately, the cumulative value of a lot of pennies. For the second year in a row, she is collecting pennies to buy Christmas presents for the less fortunate. Hahn started Pennies for Presents last year when she was 15. It is a nonprofit foundation that helps less fortunate families have a better holiday. The goal, Hahn says, is to raise enough …

Marketing Director Shawna Ridgebear. “Despite all these efforts, the casino was unable to raise bingo customer attendance.” Ridgebear said bingo was operating with an average of 30 players and it needs a minimum of 50 player buy-ins to break even. During January, bingo was closed more than 30 percent of the time due to extreme low attendance. “We are grateful to all of the guests who have supported bingo over the years and hope they will continue to find a different form of entertainment …

Tribal Government & News Tribal contingent visits Table Rocks near Medford 04.28.2011 Michelle Alaimo Tribal Council , Culture , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer "If they hadn't of moved us, we'd probably still be here," was a thought Tribal Council member Steve Bobb Sr. had after a tour of Table Rocks near Medford in southern Oregon on Tuesday, April 26. Tribal Vice Chair Reyn Leno and Bobb agreed that the history of the Tribe could have been different if the Rogue River …

the requirements under the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. To watch the entire meeting, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and click on the Videos tab. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

your journey wondering why you left. "Standing at the top of the mountain and looking down that trail I can see this demon and identify it, because it has been with my family forever. It ate my mother, my aunt and now it seeks my children. But now I know your name and will fight you again as I climb the mountain to that well-traveled trail that is true." His life was celebrated and will continue to be remembered by family and friends forever. To leave private online condolences, visit …

Culture Walking On: Grace Ellen Warren 01.31.2025 Walking On Grace Ellen Warren Feb. 26, 1939 – Jan. 19, 2025 Tribal Elder Grace Ellen Warren passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the age of 85. Hillside Chapel in Oregon City is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Health & Education College Cohort informational session set for June 26 05.21.2012 Ron Karten Education , Events An informational session to learn about the new Chemeketa Community College Cohort group in Grand Ronde will be held at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in Adult Education Building Classroom 126. Those attending will learn about the new associate degree cohort group starting in September and get assistance with getting started on the process of filling out the Chemeketa admission …

Tribal Government & News Elders Fishing Trip set for Sept. 26 to Hagg Lake 08.23.2018 Dean Rhodes Events , Natural Resources The second Elders Fishing Trip of 2018 will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, with a journey to Hagg Lake outside of Forest Grove. The free event is sponsored by the Natural Resources Department’s Parks and Recreation Program and is hosted by the Tribe’s Fish and Wildlife Committee. It will be held rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear and a meal provided …

Culture Walking on: Dasha Burrow 09.12.2025 Walking On Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow Sept. 1, 1989 – Aug. 26, 2025 Tribal member Dasha Jacquelyn Burrow passed away Aug. 26, 2025, at the age of 35. Dasha is survived by her mom, dad, sister and daughter. Dasha loved hanging with her family, powwows and going to the beach. She liked listening to music. She is loved by many; she will be forever missed. Gone but not forgotten. A memorial service will be held from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20 …

high school hijinks to service in Vietnam, to raising families and serving on Tribal Council. Bobb jokes that while the two attended St. Michael’s Grade School, Leno was the altar boy while he “was most definitely not.” “He’s right about that one,” Leno says, chuckling. Bobb describes the discipline at St. Michael’s as harsh, so he did his best to still have fun. However, his class clowning became so prolific that at one point nuns stopped by his grandparents’ home to express “concern for his soul …