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, officials say. The Willamina scores this year officially record the scores of American Indian/Alaska Native third- through eighth-graders. The number of 11 th -graders participating in the tests was too low to count for comparison purposes, mirroring a trend at the state level. It’s the first time in three years that the state has conducted assessments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when most schools conducted their learning remotely for almost 18 months. In Willamina, Tribal students decreased in math …

artists internationally, has awarded Mercier a Collectors Art Prize recognition for his work. The prize is awarded to a handful of artists every two years. It is not open to applications; recipients are selected by a group of curators, museum directors and critics. In addition, Mercier will be honored during the Native Heritage Night at the Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “My art is a reflection of where I come from and who …

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 …

Tribal Government & News BIA slates Jan. 26 hearing regarding Siletz Tribe's Salem casino proposal 01.19.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government The Confederted Tribes of Siletz Indians are proposing to build a second casino in Oregon on this 20-acre site in north Salem just off Interstate 5. A public hearing regarding the environmental assessment will be held virtually at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM …

Tribal Government & News Grant may fund 10 electric vehicle charging units on Tribal campus 10.26.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Environment Tribal Council approved applying for a federal Department of Energy grant that, if received, would fund the eventual placement of 10 solar-power electric vehicle charging stations on the Tribal campus over the next five years during its Wednesday, Oct. 26, meeting. (Contributed photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved applying …

as fraudulent. The online ads show actual pictures of the casino’s logo and tickets, but have no connection to Spirit Mountain, Mercier confirmed in an email. At least some of them appear to be originating in other countries. Casino Marketing Director Eric Larsen said in an email that scams targeting individuals online are becoming increasingly sophisticated and fake app promotions are one of the most prevalent tactics used by cybercriminals. “Unfortunately, Spirit Mountain Casino has not been …

across the field as the wind rises and other firefighters use hoes to pull dried cut grass away from the line of approaching flames. Fire begins to spread into the tall grass inside the rectangle formed by the mowed track. Observers are told to retreat to Highway 22 if the flames escape containment. The blaze moves slowly and for the most part, stays inside the lines drawn for it. Fire is an ancient tool Tribes used to shape the landscape of the Willamette Valley into a park-like setting of oak …

Culture Walking On - Robbie Pearsall, Saige Selwyn and Illauna Long 09.30.2015 Dean Rhodes Walking On Robert Lee Pearsall July 30, 1966 – Sept. 16, 2015 Robert “Robbie” Lee Pearsall, 49, of Redding, Calif., passed away at Mercy Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with his special family members there to provide him comfort. He was born in Redding on July 30, 1966. He lived there most of his life and work at a slot technician at Wind River Casino in Redding. Robbie loved fishing, hunting …