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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 …

Culture Tribal members return to NYC to visit Tomanowos 06.14.2012 Michelle Alaimo Culture , People , History By Michelle Alaimo Smoke Signals photographer NEW YORK CITY -- Tribal member Lisa Archuleta, Tribal Services Representative for the Portland area office, said during her first visit to Tomanowos, "As soon as I walked into the museum, I felt the energy. It was very strong, very powerful." Archuleta was participating in the Tribe's annual private ceremony with Tomanowos, the 15.5-ton …

Health & Education Community Health ‘continues to evolve’ 01.12.2024 Danielle Harrison Health & Wellness Tribal Elder Melvin Schultz, left, gets his blood pressure taken by Ben Morris, a community health aide with the Tribe’s Community Health Department, during a home visit at Schultz’s home in Dallas on Wednesday, Jan. 10. (Photo by Michelle Alaimo) By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals editor When most people in Grand Ronde hear the words, “Community Health,” they might think about medical …

Culture Tribal Elders visit Wapato Lake 05.13.2026 Nicole Montesano Elders Tribal Elder Laura Lund, middle, and Linda Newby plant an elderberry seedling near Wapato Creek in Gaston Wednesday, April 29. A group of Tribal Elders visited a site at the Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge for a renaming ceremony of the site and to scatter yarrow and biscuitroot seeds to help restore First Foods. On the left is Tualatin River Wildlife Refuge Tribal Land Steward Breanna Sisneros. (Photos by Michelle …

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 …

Culture Rose Festival Court makes annual visit to Grand Ronde 06.14.2016 Brent Merrill Culture , Events , Spirit Mountain Casino The 15 high school students who make up the 2016 Rose Festival Court came to Grand Ronde again on Tuesday, May 31, for their now annual visit to the Tribe. The Rose Festival Court and chaperones toured Chachalu Museum & Cultural Center and then visited the Tribal plankhouse – achaf-hammi. Spirit Mountain Casino Sponsorship Administrator Jocelyn Huffman worked …

said he thinks the visit will change things for the princesses. “I am sure that the court no longer sees Grand Ronde as a place along the side of the road on the way to the beach,” said Chinn. “Being of Chinese descent, I know how important it is to retain the culture, history and language of one’s origin. It is important for people to know where they came from as well as looking to the future.” Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Share Article Link Subscribe Subscribe to our Newspaper for latest …

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 …