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Tribal Government & News Tribal Council Ordinance amendments approved 10.27.2016 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Spirit Mountain Casino Tribal Council approved amendments to the ordinance that governs how its nine members conduct themselves as a group and individually during the Wednesday, Oct. 26, Tribal Council meeting. The amendments incorporate portions of the Tribal Council Operating Procedures that are used currently. It also better defines council member roles as liaisons to Tribal …

Culture Walking On -- Nicholas Alan Blanchette 03.12.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Nicholas Alan Blanchette Nicholas Alan Blanchette July 26, 1994—March 5, 2019 On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Tribal member Nicholas Alan Blanchette, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 24. Nick was born on July 26, 1994, in Nederland, Texas. He entered the Marine Corps in 2012 and had plans of attaining an accounting degree. Nick is fondly remembered for his dry wit and larger-than-life personality. He …

Culture Walking On -- Roy Walter Zimbrick 12.02.2019 Dean Rhodes Walking On Roy Walter Zimbrick Roy Walter Zimbrick Dec. 19, 1933 – Nov. 26, 2019 Roy Walter Zimbrick was born Dec. 19, 1933, to Matt and Marie Zimbrick in Portland, Ore. He passed on Nov. 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Zimbrick of Grand Ronde; son, Grant Zimbrick and his wife Dorothy of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Dana Wilson of Grand Ronde; grandchildren, Chris (Maria), Emily (Charles), Anna (Jono), Lee (Amanda), Vince …

of Andy Riggs Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of milepost 1 on Gold Creek Access Road. Tuesday, Dec. 14 Police officer hold occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Felony assault arrest occurred in the 700 block of Northeast Fourth Place in Willamina. Criminal mischief reported in the 100 block of Wind River Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Criminal mischief reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Attempt …

Culture Walking On -- Michael Thomas Michelle 01.11.2022 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Thomas Michelle March 22, 1954 – Dec. 26, 2021 Tribal Elder Michael Thomas Michelle walked on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family. He was the son of Tribal member Frank Michelle and Rosemary Underwood, both deceased. Michael is survived by his love of 40 years, Adeline “Bonzo” Winishut Michelle; sister, Carol Goodnow of Washington state; brother, Richard Michelle of Grand Ronde, Ore …

Tommy Thompson. He is featured in the video as a leader against the construction of dams. His granddaughter, Linda Meanus, talks about her grandfather’s fight against Dalles Dam, claiming he died of a broken heart when it opened. In the 1930s, America was leaning into the industrial age by damming rivers for cheap, renewable energy. Bonneville Dam and the Grand Coulee Dam were the first built along the Columbia River. The narrator explains it took one day in March 1957 to flood Celilo Falls after …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log - July 14-20 08.11.2022 Tribal Police Grand Ronde police station (Smoke Signals file photo) Thursday, July 14 Drug complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Shot heard in the area of Grand Ronde Road and Blacktail Drive. Officers determined it was fireworks. Citizen contact occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Drug complaint reported in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, July 15 Assist outside …

with a cover request in the 47000 block of Hebo Road for a reported trespass. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic assist performed in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. A vehicle had a dead battery. Sunday, July 24 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. An individual was allegedly selling fake jewelry. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 9 on Highway 22. The drivers were involved in a fender bender and Oregon State …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Aug. 29-Sept. 15 09.30.2021 Tribal Police Thursday, Aug. 26 Motorist assist performed in the area of Tyee and Grand Ronde roads. Abandoned vehicle found in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. Assist outside agency in the 100 block of Northwest Main Street in Willamina. Animal complaint received in the area of milepost 25 on Highway 18. DUII arrest occurred in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, Aug. 27 DUII/recklessly endangering …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- May 9-22, 2019 05.30.2019 Dean Rhodes Public safety Thursday, May 9 Assist outside agency with a Department of Health Services home visit in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Assist outside agency with a Department of Health Services home visit in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Found property in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Friday, May 10 Assist outside agency …