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Patrol, the official parade car, the Happy Canyon Trail Horse, the Boy Scouts of America, the Clown Prince and the Star Valley High School Marching Band from Wyoming. The float was preceded by Junior Miss Grand Ronde Isabelle Grout, Veterans Special Event Board Princess Iyana Holmes and Little Miss Grand Ronde Kaleigha Simi, who waved to the crowd along the first part of the parade route. “I was inspired by that float,” said Erwin J. De Luna, president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission of San …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log: Aug. 1-31, 2024 09.30.2024 Tribal Police Thursday, August 1 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 9500 block of Raven Loop. Officers responded to a sexual offense in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Officers responded to an emotionally disturbed person in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. A driving complaint was reported near milepost 13 on Highway 18. Friday, August 2 Officers assisted with traffic in the area …

-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, which included an 18-hole golf course. 2011 – Casino closed in December in preparation for moving 11 miles to new property along more heavily traveled U.S. Highway 26. 2018 – Tribes announced plans to close resort on Sept. 5. Source: Oregon History Project By Dean Rhodes In the wake of the announcement that the Warm Springs Tribe plans to shutter its well-known Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Grand Ronde Tribal Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy plans on contacting the eastern …

Culture Walking On - Michael Gray and Isaac Bobb 05.31.2016 Dean Rhodes Walking On Michael Edward Gray Sr. April 2, 1972 – April 26, 2016 Michael Gray Sr. passed away at the age of 44 on April 26, 2016, in his home in Eugene, Ore. He is survived by his parents Lola and James Gray, and his brother, Rocky Gray, as well as two children, Michael Gray Jr., 26, and Kassandra Gray, 20. Michael worked at Weyerhaeuser on North Bertelsen Road in Eugene for 18 years. He loved the Oregon Ducks and his …

Tribal Government & News Tribe seeking grants to bolster new fire department 01.26.2022 Dean Rhodes Tribal Council , Public safety Construction equipment sits at the southwest corner of Hebo and Grand Ronde roads at what will eventually become the Creekside Elder Housing project. Tribal Council voted on Wednesday, Jan. 26, to approve an agreement with the Indian Health Service that will provide $59,533 in federal funding to install sanitation infrastructure at the site. (Photo by Timothy J …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Feb 3-16, 2022 02.28.2022 Tribal Police Thursday, Feb. 3 Driving complaint reported in the area of milepost 26 on Highway 18. Animal complaint reported in the 9600 block of Hebo Road. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Old Fort and Hebo roads. Driving complaint reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Assist outside agency in the 7200 block of Harmony Road. Friday, Feb. 4 Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block …

if he would be interested in designing the memorial, which received an enthusiastic positive response from Bobb. Tribal member and Air Force veteran Lewis Younger was elected chairman of the new ad hoc committee and Tribal members and veterans Bobb, Norris Merrill, Russ Leno and Herman Hudson Jr. and non-veteran Brent Merrill were unanimously voted on to the committee. In the May 1, 2000, Smoke Signals , a photo of a sign announcing the future location of the Veterans Memorial with Tribal …

Legislative Information Day Where: State Capitol, 900 Court St. N.E., Salem When : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5 More info: 503-986-1067 By Danielle Frost Smoke Signals staff writer SALEM -- When the Oregon Legislative Commission on Indian Services was formed 45 years ago, it was the first of its kind in the country: A permanent forum for consideration of Tribal-state government relations and consultation. The state didn’t stop there. In 2001, Oregon was the first in the nation to pass a state …

in the 26800 block of Salmon River Highway. Monday, July 26 Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Yamhill River and Gold Creek roads. Trespass reported in the 28100 block of Andy Riggs Road. Theft reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, July 27 DUII arrest performed in the area of milepost 23 on Highway 18. Assist outside agency in the 28600 block of Salmon River Highway. Responded to a crash in the area of milepost 15 on Highway 18. Warrant arrest performed in the Grand …

an invocation and Mercier and Tuomi cut the ribbon. “History was made today,” Tribal General Manager Angie Blackwell said. Three years ago, the development at McPherson Road was just another field on the Grand Ronde Reservation. Despite some unexpected setbacks, the 20 homes have now been complete and are quickly garnering interested buyers. As of June 1, 16 of the homes are under contract, seven have closed and two of the remaining four have applicants. The price range for the majority of the homes …