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on future Tribal Council service. After three consecutive three-year terms, a Tribal Council member would have to take a year off before being eligible to run again and serve another three consecutive terms. The term limits, if approved, would not be retroactive and would not affect current Tribal Council members who have already served three or more consecutive terms. To change the Tribal Constitution, at least 30 percent of those registered to vote with the BIA must cast ballots and 66.7 percent …

, so that’s almost a project a year since I’ve been here,” Leno said. “That’s a lot of work, not just from my department but from the staff and of course nothing gets done without Tribal Council approval.” A tenant association was formed in 2024, which includes seven representatives who were elected by the tenants. The group will have quarterly meetings and assist with tenant communication and ideas for improvement. Another method to improve communication with tenants will be the addition of new …

person reported to be looking in mail boxes on Highway 18. An officer assisted a stranded motorist with a minor vehicle repair so she could get to work. Citizens called Tribal police regarding obtaining a restraining order. An officer directed the citizen to the courts. A telephonic harassment case was reported to Tribal police. June 20 An alarm was reported to police. After police responded, it was determined to be an accidental activation. Tribal police assisted Polk County deputies with a physical …

employees and customers. According to the casino’s website, masks must be worn by all employees and guests while indoors. The mandate took effect on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Meanwhile, the Siletz Tribe closed its casino, Chinook Winds, in Lincoln City on Thursday, Aug. 12, and hopes to reopen in Aug. 26. The Siletz Tribal Council and Chinook Winds executive team said the decision was “in the interest of public health and safety.” The Cowlitz Tribe’s casino, Ilani, about 16 miles north of Vancouver, Wash …

would have to take a year off before being eligible to run again. The term limits, if approved, would not be retroactive and would not affect current Tribal Council members who have already served three or more terms. In a September 2010 non-binding survey, Tribal members overwhelmingly endorsed the concept of term limits, with 701 saying they liked the idea and 229 saying they didn’t, for a 75.5 percent approval. Almost 61 percent of those responding to the survey said they favored two terms …

at a June meeting in Newport, the Tribe’s memorandum of understanding to expand its ceremonial hunting and fishing areas is up for consideration once again. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet at its Salem headquarters on Friday, Aug. 4, to decide whether to approve the agreement with Grand Ronde. It will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. as per the meeting agenda. The Tribe’s proposed memorandum of understanding, which was up for consideration at ODFW’s June meeting …

Gaming Organizers happy with Stampede attendance 07.30.2012 Dean Rhodes Spirit Mountain Casino , Entertainment , Events With events starting on Friday, July 20, and continuing Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the 2012 Spirit Mountain Stampede looked like the best ever attended, said Tribal Elder and Rodeo Special Event Board Vice Chair Dale Langley. "We got a good crowd today," said Langley on Saturday. "The most ever, and it's a good day for it." The stands were almost full and included Tribal …

gotten to know," says Duncan. "We can laugh with them and joke with them. I've been doing it for four years." With her spare time now, Duncan says, "I work for the Elders Committee, so I'll have more time to spend there." "It's time to rebuild," says George, "to invite folks to work with the Tribe and Food Share, and do as good as they can to provide for children, families and Elders." Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates …

with regard to good leaders being ‘let go.’ Angie led with much needed transparency, honest, humility, wisdom, and a genuine and true love and care for this organization, this membership, our community and our Tribe. She was the best GM we have had in the 14 years I have worked here, period.” Plummer continued, “This pattern of good leaders being let go is difficult to watch, process and experience, not only as an employee and Tribal member, but as a human being. I pray that it stops …

, and whom it would benefit most.” Kimsey works with hundreds of contractors and sends out regular reports, so he sees where construction crews are lacking personnel. “Knowing how to operate heavy equipment is a good tool for them to have in their belt in order to move up to a higher position,” he said. TERO was formed to provide quality services for the Grand Ronde Reservation and surrounding region to employ Indian people. It achieves this through increasing and enhancing employment opportunities …