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speaker was retired Army Col. Larry Brown, with American Legion Post 21 of McMinnville. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he was shot down nine times. Brown was awarded three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Purple Hearts. Brown read a poem, “The Brotherhood,” by an unknown author. Afterward, he recognized Tribal Elder and World War II veteran Herman Hudson, who walked on Wednesday, May 26, at 96 years old. He joined the Navy in 1942 during his junior year of high …

Constitution, but it fell 13 votes short of the required two-thirds approval to institute the measure. In certified election results, 407 Tribal voters favored a primary election and 222 opposed it for a 64.7 percent approval rate, just 2 percentage points short of the requirement. If the amendment had been approved, starting in 2013 the field of Tribal Council candidates would have been pared to six candidates through a primary election if 10 or more Tribal members were nominated in June. 2007 …

of ambiguity that the Racing Commission, legislators and the governor’s office can address to ensure we have clarity, a fully staffed oversight commission and appropriate stakeholder input in our gambling statutes and enforcement.” To read the full audit, visit the Oregon Secretary of State’s website. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

non-infant and four non-infant enrollments, and two infant enrollments into the Tribe because they meet the requirements outlined in 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: …

it in the hands of Tribal members to decide if we should continue the way we’re doing it today or if we should change that and have a brighter future for more families in our Tribe.” See a related story in the Sept. 1 edition of Smoke Signals for more information. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved a per capita payment date of Sept. 13, 2024, for the time period of June 1-Aug. 31; Approved an amendment to the Tribe’s professional services agreement with Points Consulting of Moscow, Idaho …

. A memorial service will be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Plankhouse achaf-hammi at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Kimberly Sue LaBonte Dec. 26, 1967 – Nov. 1, 2024 Tribal Elder Kimberly Sue LaBonte passed on Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 56. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family. A viewing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the funeral home. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article …

Culture Yesteryears: Oct. 1, 2025 09.29.2025 Yesteryears 2020 Yesteryears 2020 — With COVID-19 keeping students learning from home, the Willamina School District pivoted to delivering breakfasts and lunches to distribution sites to ensure students wouldn’t go hungry. More than 95% of the students in the district, where the majority of Grand Ronde Tribal students attended classes, were eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, so the school provided free lunches to all of its students. 2015 …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council OKs two contracts for road rehabilitation, housing unit fix 08.31.2015 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two contracts that will allow road rehabilitation on Agency Creek and Yoncalla Creek roads as well as repair a burned-out unit in Tribal housing during its Wednesday, Aug. 26, meeting. Since both projects will cost more than $100,000, they required Tribal Council approval per the Tribe’s Procurement …

in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, April 24 Welfare check conducted in the 9600 block of Raven Loop. Theft reported in the 27000 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the area of Grand Ronde and Andy Riggs roads. Warrant arrest in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Female subject was arrested on a valid Oregon State Parole Board warrant and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Wednesday, April 25 Assist outside agency in the area …

Tribal Government & News Tribe kicking off enrollment community meetings on May 26 05.18.2021 Dean Rhodes Enrollment By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will hold the first of four scheduled meetings regarding membership and enrollment issues starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. Because of continuing COVID-19 pandemic concerns, it will be held virtually using the Zoom teleconference application. In October 2019, Tribal Council approved a maximum $50,000 …