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, 1983, Grand Ronde’s federal recognition as a Tribal government was restored when the Grand Ronde Restoration Act was signed into law,” a statement on the Tribe’s website says. “Every year since then, we have gathered as a Tribe, a community and a family to celebrate our Restoration. Even with our 37th celebration moving online, we want to get small gifts to our Tribal members.” To register for a gift, visit www.grandronde.org , scroll down to recent announcements and click on “Restoration Day …

Health & Education Two new doctors join Health & Wellness Center staff 02.14.2017 Dean Rhodes Health & Wellness , Tribal Employees By Bethany Bea Smoke Signals Intern The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center has hired two additional doctors within the last six months: Dr. Linda Kit, in optometry, and Dr. Randy Blome, a family medicine doctor. Blome started on Jan. 26 while Kit has been working at the Tribal clinic since August. Health Services Executive Director Kelly Rowe said she’s very …

Health & Education Fever and rash? Call first before you go to the clinic 02.11.2019 Danielle Frost Measles By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer The Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Department is strongly encouraging anyone who thinks they might have measles to not visit the clinic. Although no cases have been reported in Polk or Yamhill counties, the clinic is urging caution. Signs have been posted on the clinic doors, alerting patients who have fever and a rash to stay outside and call …

with Willamina-based Scholten Construction to include all work for 15 homes in phase one of the project for a cost of $6.85 million. A previous July 2022 agreement with the company included an allocation of $1.2 million to fund site work only at the Tribe’s home ownership development for all 20 homes. Site work includes things such as laying the foundations and other improvements. However, the other five homes are now being built by Tribal members who purchased the sites. “Five Tribal members …

. “The ownership determination is conclusive,” Greene said. “Grand Ronde intends to proceed with platform construction under its valid Waterway Structure Registration issued by DSL and this does not require authorization from PGE or FERC,” Greene wrote. “DSL is not bound by PGE’s FERC license. In addition, Grand Ronde has identified alternative access to the platform sites, including via waterway and river bed and bank access as authorized by state law. DSL has confirmed and authorized access through …

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 …

, finishing behind The Source Weekly , an arts and entertainment newspaper based in Bend. The Target Audience category was judged on level of interest, relevance, creativity and commitment to target audience. Smoke Signals staff writer Danielle Frost received a second-place award in Best News Writing for her story "Meteorite Impact," which covered the June 2018 visit of Tribal members to Tomanowos in New York City. Former Smoke Signals graphics designer George Valdez received a second-place …

reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Citizen contact occurred in the 9600 block of Grand Ronde Road. Menacing arrest occurred in the area of Tyee Road and Raven Loop. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Hebo and Old Fort roads. Warrant arrest occurred in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Stolen vehicle reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Emotionally disturbed person reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Traffic assist performed in the 29100 …

Gaming Tribe opposes Siletz Salem casino plan 01.28.2022 Dean Rhodes Gaming , Federal government , State government , Spirit Mountain Casino , Tribal relations The Siletz Tribe is proposing to build a second Class III casino in Salem northeast of the Interstate 5 and 99E intersection. The project would be built on 20 acres of trust land and eight acres of fee land. The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a virtual hearing regarding the project’s environmental assessment on Wednesday, Jan. 26. (Smoke …

worked for the Tribe at least five years were given a commemorative coin. 1988 – The Tribe was assisting 19 of its members with higher education grants and eight with vocational training. Students in four-year degree programs included Marion Henry, Cecile Kneeland, Brent Merrill, Susan Martin, Corrine Fugate, Kelly Fugate, Tracy Olson, Andrew Jenness, Christopher Leno, Jeffery P. Brickell, Jacqueline Grant, Brenda Gray, Debbie Mudgett, Kelly Nelson, Ann Ritchey, Kimberly Harrelson, Camille VanVleet …