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this is doing is this is providing a service to our members,” Mercier said. “You can get married in our Tribal Court and we’re not going to discriminate against anyone who wants to get married in our Tribal Court.” Mercier also said that Tribal Council can proceed with the first reading of the ordinance and pursue an advisory vote if a majority so desires. The non-discrimination clause also received comments from audience members who said they favor not allowing any marriages in Tribal Court …

Trust was founded by the Legislature in July 2001. The trust awarded its first round of grants in May 2003 and in July 2013 the Legislature renewed the cultural tax credit that helps fund the trust for six years. As of July 2013, more than 24,000 Oregonians had donated to the trust through the tax credit and the trust had granted more than 1,000 awards worth $14 million and developed a permanent fund for culture totaling almost $20 million. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link …

domestic disturbance in the Willamina area. Tuesday, Nov. 26 Assist outside agency with a reported assault in the Grand Ronde area. A male was arrested by Polk County deputies. Check welfare in the 24700 block of Grand Ronde Road. A male was found in his home in need of medical attention. He was transported to hospital. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Assist outside agency with an information request in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Reported telephonic harassment in the Grand Ronde area. Assist …

temporary solution until demand is high enough to sustain a physical store. Thomas says alternative solutions, such as the Social Services Department coordinating grocery store transport, is another idea. “Not everything needs to cost $1 million,” he says. “There are other ways.” Thomas adds that Tribal grocery delivery services also should be considered. “The cost of delivery would be far less than the Tribe having a grocery store,” Thomas says. George agrees that delivery service is something …

at the beginning of the new biennium. In addition to restoring travel between Salem and the coast, he is trying to get service into Dallas where the county courthouse and other offices are located, to add more convenient services for Tribal members. Doing so, however, has proven problematic. “None of the transit agencies will use the Kings Valley intersection,” Mercier said. “They’re waiting for ODOT to put a roundabout in. It’s already been delayed a year.” Due to issues with utility companies, he said, 2026 …

for donating carpeting for the Depot Office and Penna Mobile Homes was thanked for its assistance in obtaining carpeting for the office. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year increments through the pages of Smoke Signals. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

Tribal Government & News $2 million in federal funds for Blue Heron redevelopment included in proposed appropriations bill 10.25.2021 Dean Rhodes Tribal government , Federal government The Tribe may receive $2 million in federal funds to continue its work in redeveloping the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site in Oregon City, according to Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley. The funding is included in an upcoming appropriations bill. (Smoke Signals file photo) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor …

in Dallas. Thursday, May 31 Public assist in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 27 on Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with a driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Found property in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. Friday, June 1 Criminal trespass reported in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Found property in the 8600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Reported theft …

outside agency with a medical call in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 westbound on Salmon River Highway. Reported forgery in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency with warrant service in the 7000 block of Fire Hall Road. A female subject was arrested on a valid Polk County Circuit Court warrant for failure to appear and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Driving complaint received in the area of milepost 23 …

, July 26 Officers assisted an outside agency in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A suspicious vehicle was reported near milepost 24 on Hebo Road. A civil service occurred in the 57300 block of Hebo Road. Officers responded to a disturbance in the 9600 block of Tilixam Circle. Officers arrest a subject for felony driving while suspended near milepost 2 on Highway 18B. Saturday, July 27 Officers responded to a stolen vehicle in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact …