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. “I made a decision then to change everyone’s schedules in the office, but kept patrol schedules the same,” he says. “We are doing the best we can to distance from each other, but still doing our jobs to the best of our ability.” Changes also have been made during traffic stops. Instead of asking a driver to hand over their license and registration, Tribal police officers are now looking at the documents without touching them and writing information down. “Right from the get-go, I made …

in Grand Ronde attend school in Willamina. The return to the classroom has been a slow and arduous journey at times, but district officials have met regularly with their leadership team to discuss evolving state guidance on how to best re-open schools safely. The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the state Health Authority, authored a “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” guide for in-person instruction last summer. The guide has undergone several revisions, including in January …

diligently to make sure housing is available and you get the best product for the least money,” Kennedy said. Webb updated the membership as to where each development is in the construction process. The Creekside Elder Housing project is in the process of having utilities, sidewalks and roads installed. The complex will have 24 two-bedroom, one-bath, energy efficient units with approximately 1,120 feet that will include all appliances. The homes will have solar panels, unit specific batteries …

Tribal Government & News Tribal member Kihya Bailey wins national cheer title 02.15.2024 Sherron Lumley Tribal member Tribal member Kihya Bailey, 17, has won multiple medals cheering competitively. Her team, Oregon Dream Team, won first place in the senior co-ed category at the All Things Cheer Bellevue Grand Nationals in Bellevue, Wash., last month. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Sherron Lumley Smoke Signals staff writer As a cheerleader at McMinnville High School, Grand Ronde Tribal member …

Author Visit by Connie Fairfield Ganz Events Event Author Visit by Connie Fairfield Ganz May 4, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road Hosted by the Grand Ronde Tribal Library. Food and raffle prizes. Upcoming Events Tribal Council Tribal Council meeting (66) April 19, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Events Social Security Presentation & Luncheon April 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Events Grand Ronde Education Summit (2) August 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM View All Events …

Steph Littlebird presents her soon to be released book called "Coyote and Meadowlark Make Willamette Falls."

Rowe. “We want to be the best that we can be to deliver the best that we can to the Tribal members in the community and to always be focused on the mission. That is the goal.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

about or avoid altogether. If a loved one is facing the end of their life, we may even stay in denial all the way to the end -- anything not to feel. The day before my father was to go in for triple bypass surgery, my stepmother and I were in his hospital room for a visit. I asked my dad if his impending operation had him thinking about his own mortality. His wife looked at me sternly and said, "Tom!" My father gently waved her off and said, "No, that's OK. I want to talk about it." I have …

and culture." From there, Mercier traveled eight hours to Wellington for a night where he visited the Te Papa Museum. There, he met with Maori artist Darcey Nicholes, where discussions continued about the longhouse project. Two Maori representatives are expected to visit Grand Ronde for the 2011 canoe journey, said Mercier. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

.” In an effort to help Tribal members participate, staff offered to assist in the voter registration process and had forms available at the offices or could arrange for an in-home visit if needed. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …