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for their efforts in containing the fire. “Words can’t describe our gratitude to the men and women of Clackamas Fire, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Gladstone Fire for working to get the Blue Heron fire under control,” the statement said. “They kept everyone safe, stayed on scene through the night to make sure the fire didn’t spread and kept the site safe so fire investigators can begin their work as soon as possible.” During opening statements for the Sunday, Dec. 6, General Council meeting held via …

by approving 20 new names during its Wednesday, May 19, meeting. The 20 names brings the number of Tribal members who have been added to the historically important roll since 2019 to 421. Tribal Council added 204 names in 2019, 127 names in 2020 and has now added 90 names this year. The Restoration Roll was the first roll compiled of Grand Ronde Tribal members after Nov. 22, 1983, and included 1,101 names. However, because the membership had become so dispersed during the 29 years after 1954’s …

was instrumental in getting the department up and running with donations from local fire departments. He was their first fire chief. In 2001, the state of Oregon added Zane to its Star of Life, which was held in Washington, D.C. After that, he sought out warmer and drier climates, so he moved to Arizona. There, he continued to work as a paramedic until he retired. After retirement, he continued to teach CPR and first aid to foster and adopting parents. He never stopped educating and training …

owners who bring their pets to play in the area. “The 2021 summer was an especially hot and dry year, so perhaps, lower water levels and/or a lower water table impacted the wapato,” Archuleta wrote in his report. “Future years will be indicators of wapato survival in this location.” The news about wapato wasn’t all bad, however. The survey found a much heavier wapato population along the north channel of the Sandy River in an area that has a more moderate use by the public during the summer’s …

to recovery,” George said. “Recovery is a long and complex road, and it is absolutely amazing to know there are so many people (receiving) this assistance. It was what we wanted and our vision for providing this support. Many clients feel that this is a different experience … they know they are cared about personally and it sounds like it is having a tremendous effect.” The Tribe began looking into offering medication-assisted treatment in the wake of the opioid crisis that swept through the United States …

in the mobile unit the Salem-based clinic uses to provide medication-assisted opioid treatment services on the Grand Ronde campus on Tuesday, June 28. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez/Smoke Signals) Great Circle Recovery Licensed Practical Nurse Emily Jones works at the mobile unit and says client feedback has been positive so far. “They appreciate the quick access to medication and that it is close to home,” Jones said. “We’re trying to eliminate the transportation barrier to getting services …

waste is a very real issue,” George said. “At a facility with multiple restaurants, it’s even more so. We took a substantial step in the right direction when the buffet closed because buffets are hugely wasteful.” “They are currently throwing away anything that isn’t produce,” Huffman added. “However, it’s much less waste now than prior to the buffet closing.” Chapul will receive food waste from all casino dining outlets and feed it to the larvae, which will eat almost any kind of organic waste …

“Remember Me, America,” by Memorial Day ceremony fixture Bud Abbott, who walked on in 2019. The keynote speaker was Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Tribal Veteran Coordinator Jon R. Taylor. “It is my sincere honor and privilege to be here today among so many fellow veterans, family, friends and Tribal Elders as we gather to honor the tremendous and unforgotten sacrifices of our nation’s fallen heroes,” he said. “As veterans and service members, we walk in the footsteps and stand …

that if Tribal Council members don’t want to serve, they can fill it with other people…I think we should move forward with the process underway. This was primarily to allow for flexibility, so we get enough board members.” According to information shared in June Legislative Action Committee and Tribal Council meetings during a contested board appointment process, boards for Oregon Tribal casinos typically do the recruitment, appointing and replacing for their board members. The Grand Ronde Tribal Council …

and was always going on different adventures exploring new rivers and streams, and rock hounding along the way. He loved playing with his remote-control cars and boats, and was always tinkering with them, repairing them and trying to make them better and faster. He was so much more than words like kind, caring, giving, generous, courageous, loving, wise, thoughtful, considerate, handsome, strong and bold can express. He was a beautiful soul and an amazing human being. Two Stars is survived by his …