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Karnosh. 26 years: Dental Restorative Assistant Donnette Spaulding, Cultural Center Supervisor Crystal Szczepanski, Judicial Operations Supervisor Julie Boekhoff and Police Records and Evidence Clerk Egypt Leno. 25 years: Employment Specialist Tauni Tollas is the newest member of the quarter-century or more club. 20-24 years: Procurement Department Manager Nathan Rolston with 24 years; Housing Improvement Coordinator Donald Coon with 21 years; and Tribal Librarian Kathy Cole with 20 years of service …

Council member Jon A. George also thanked Native veterans for their service to the country. Tribal Elder Val Grout asked that her uncle, Eugene Hudson, be remembered as a World War II veteran since he is unable to attend General Council meetings because of health issues. The next General Council meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Tribal Community Center. Eric Bernando won the $100 door prize while Les McKnight, Noah George and Kathy Soderberg won the $50 door prizes …

partial funding of up to $120,000 offered by the Higher Education Coordinating Committee for partial funding of the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department summer youth crew in 2026-27; Approved an amendment to the memorandum of agreement with Indian Health Service for phase two of the Tipsu-ili’i Tribal homeownership development; And approved enrolling three infants, 26 non-infants, one emergency non-infant and reenrolling one non-infant into the Tribe because they meet the requirements under the Tribal …

things, is very concerned that the injection wells Cowlitz is now proposing to use at the La Center site will pollute the Troutdale Aquifer,” said Grand Ronde Tribal Attorney Rob Greene. “That water source is a primary source of fresh water for Clark County and is a backup water supply for the city of Portland. As recently as last summer, the Troutdale aquifer was tapped by Portland to supplement the water supply from Bull Run” The Grand Ronde Tribe has talked with the Oregon congressional offices …

Culture Walking On: Grace Ellen Warren 01.31.2025 Walking On Grace Ellen Warren Feb. 26, 1939 – Jan. 19, 2025 Tribal Elder Grace Ellen Warren passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the age of 85. Hillside Chapel in Oregon City is assisting the family. Funeral service details were unavailable before presstime. Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest updates: Subscribe To Our Newspaper For Latest Updates: …

and Cultural Advisor Bobby Mercier, who both reached 26 years, Tribal Attorney Rob Greene at 28 years and Social Services Administrative Assistant Tammy Garrison with 29 years of service. Achieving 20 or more years of service were Cook Kevin Campbell and Firefighter-EMT Jennifer Colton with 20 years, Security Department Supervisor Roel Hernandez, Purchase/Referred Care Health Care Payment Specialist Erica Mercier and Chachalu Manager Travis Stewart with 21 years while Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coordinator …

. Joining him in the quarter-century or more club were Natural Resources Manager Michael Wilson and Finance Officer Chris Leno, who both reached 25 years of service. Higher Education Manager Bryan Langley notched 26 years and Health Benefits Specialist Barbara Steere, Staff Accountant Melanie Hubbard and Procurement Assistant Kelly Leno attained 27 years apiece. Tribal Attorney Rob Greene notched his 23rd year of employment, Assistant Tribal Attorney Kim D’Aquila reached the 21-year mark …

Tribal Government & News Tribal Council approves two supplemental budgets 07.27.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Lands Tribal Council approved a supplemental budget on Wednesday, July 27, that will fund the purchase of two properties, including this 0.92-acre site at 6316 Salmon River Highway in Otis formerly occupied by Knight’s Tackle Box. (Photo by Timothy J. Gonzalez) By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved two supplemental budgets during its Wednesday, July 27 …

) are doing a promotion for their new games that are coming out,” said Colton. “This is huge for us.” Spirit Mountain will be the first casino in the country to host “Sons of Anarchy” multi-site progressive slot machines. Players will have a chance to win a more than $500,000 progressive jackpot playing the machines. Colton, who is an avid fan of the show, said there were two custom “Sons of Anarchy” motorcycles on display at G2E and that Spirit Mountain secured the opportunity by meeting an entry …

teens from the Warm Springs Tribe attend summer credit recovery sessions so they could graduate from high school. “Those really felt like important investments,” George said. “In Warm Springs, they were really excited about the program because high school graduation rates in Indian Country are very, very bad for a number of reasons. Having a back-up bus option for these kids made all of the difference. That was huge to people out there, who live in a very remote area without taxis or bus service …