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block of Salmon River Highway. Counterfeit bill reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Saturday, Jan. 25 Trespass reported in the area of Highway 18 and Fire Hall Road. Assist outside agency to cover Oregon State Police on a traffic stop. Assist outside agency in assisting Department of Human Services with visit in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency in making contact with a subject in a Dallas case in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency …

with the Grand Ronde Tribe over the years during his tenure with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, serving as a featured speaker at the Tribe’s annual Memorial Day event and Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Powwow. “The military was a really good fit for me and I ended up staying longer than I thought I would,” he says. “Many Native Americans serve their country in very high numbers compared with overall population.” Sparks retired from active duty in 2007 after 26 years and several …

-level expectations, compared to a state average of 26%. Regular attendance is also below the state’s low average of 62%. However, Zimbrick provided more background information. “In 2016 we were identified by the Oregon Department of Education as a district in need of improvement,” she said. “We dove into the work of implementing a full scale improvement plan. We analyzed student data to identify needs and developed a three-year plan to improve in two key areas: academic student outcomes …

. It will be held Sunday, May 5, in Tribal Council Chambers and include a report from the Education Department. 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: …

Enrollment Specialist Debbie Bossley about blood quantum. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, which has approximately 223,000 members, has perhaps one of the most streamlined membership requirements in its constitution. “The Choctaw Nation … shall consist of all Choctaw Indians by blood whose names appear on the final rolls of the Choctaw Nation approved April 26, 1906, and their lineal descendants.” The Grand Ronde Tribe held five meetings in 2023 hoping to find consensus for a potential constitutional …

that makes six stops per day between Dallas, Rickreall and Salem, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. From Rose Lodge, riders can catch a bus route running along the coast between Newport and Rose Lodge. From Chinook Winds, riders can catch a bus to Safeway in Lincoln City, as well as up and down the coast. Buses leave from the Grand Ronde Community Center heading east daily at 6:54 a.m., 12:24 p.m. and 6:04 p.m. They return to the community center, heading toward the coast, at 9:26 a.m., 3:06 p.m. and 8 …

mentioned they can’t wait to be old enough to help us. They help out cooking at home, so when they see us in the food truck, they can’t wait to be of an age they can get in and help us.” For more information about the food truck, visit the Commod Bod Facebook page. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Culture Walking On -- Ellen Ann Haralson 09.15.2014 Ron Karten Walking On Ellen Ann Haralson Nov. 26, 1950 - March 31, 2014 Tribal Elder Ellen Ann (Langley) Haralson was born Nov. 26, 1950, in Tulare, Calif. Family and close friends knew her as "Sissy." Her parents were William Joseph Langley and Ellen Hamilton. She was one of eight children. As a child, she and her family migrated between California and Oregon for work. In Oregon, they spent time with her uncle Allen "Biff" Langley and aunt …

Tribal Government & News Tribe holding annual Memorial Day event on May 26 05.14.2014 Ron Karten Events The Veterans Special Event Board will be sponsoring the annual Memorial Day ceremony held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial on the Tribal campus beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26. A meal will be served in the Tribal Community Center beginning at noon. Veterans Special Event Board Chairman Steve Bobb Sr., a Vietnam-era Marine Corps veteran, will be the master of ceremonies and provide …

Culture Walking On -- Larry B. Risteen 07.15.2014 Michelle Alaimo Walking On Larry B. Risteen July 12, 1953 - May 26, 2014 Tribal Elder Larry B. Risteen of Willamina and formerly of La Grande and Elgin walked on on May 26 at his residence after an extended illness. At Larry's request, services included only immediate family. Private burial was at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Larry was born July 12, 1953, in Salem to Robert M. Risteen and Gloria Engelson. He moved around a lot throughout …