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. The Grand Ronde Tribe urged the Army Corps of Engineers to re-examine its consultation process to ensure that treaty rights and natural resources are protected and that the Standing Rock Sioux are not “deprived of their Tribal sovereignty.” State of emergency On Friday, Aug. 26, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council declared a state of emergency due to the threat and potential harmful effects that could occur from the construction of the pipeline project through its ancestral land. The Dakota Access …

was very challenging. In the best of times, teenagers can be frustrating to parent, but if you’ve been away in prison for years, unable to keep up with the daily details of your children’s lives, some find it a very long road to re-establish those connections. Schneider’s situation is hardly unique: The number of children who have a mother in prison has increased exponentially since 1980, according to data from The Sentencing Project. Between then and 2019, when the most recent national data …

to accommodate as many as 1,600 full- and part-time students in McMinnville every year, the college reported on its Web site. Fall classes begin Monday, Sept. 26. Students interested in studying at the Yamhill Valley campus can preview the courses for the coming semester at www.chemeketa.edu or call 503-472-9482. Classes are filling up quickly, the college advised in August. Chemeketa also has facilities in Salem, Brooks, Dallas, Eola and Woodburn, and offers training for public safety, business …

th Leave Champoeq Park paddle to West Linn Willamette Park 1100 12 th St., West Linn, OR 97068 25 th Leave West Linn Willamette Part paddle to Kelly Point Park N. Kelly Point Park Rd., Portland, OR 97203 26 th Leave Kelly Point Park paddle to Ridgefield Pulling canoe out at Ridgefield and camping at La Center @ Coyote Ridge Farm 2404 NW Coyote Ridge Rd., LaCenter, WA 98629 27 th Leave Ridgefield paddle to Kalama (Port of Kalama) 380 W. Marina Dr., Kalama, WA 98625 Take out canoe and trailer …

and the outdoors in general. Ivan was a career logger. He is survived by his three sons: Harry Jeffers of Portland, Ore., Belden Jeffers of Grand Ronde, Ore., and Albert Jeffers of Drain, Ore.; one daughter, Judy Ballini of Beavercreek, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Jeffers, on Feb. 26, 1976. A funeral service will be held at West Lawn Funeral Home, 225 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, with a burial committal …

Circle. Suspicious vehicle reported in the area of Fire Hall and Andy Riggs roads. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 29 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Salmon River Highway and Grand Ronde Road. Assist outside agency in the 200 block of Jefferson Street in Sheridan. Friday, Feb. 16 Driving complaint in the area of milepost 12 on Highway 22. Driving complaint in the area of milepost 26 on Salmon River Highway. Suspicious activity reported in the area …

Tribal Government & News Clark joins Smoke Signals staff 11.29.2018 Danielle Frost Tribal Employees By Danielle Frost Tribal member and Grand Ronde resident Jennifer Clark joined the staff of Smoke Signals on Monday, Nov. 26. Clark will work in the newly created social media/digital journalist position, which includes expanding media into various platforms such as YouTube videos and podcasting to complement the current print and online product. She currently produces podcasts for the nonprofit …

fundraisers include an Indian Taco Time scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. Tacos will be $6 each, fry bread $3 each and soft drinks and water will be $1 each. The second fundraiser will be a car wash, bake sale and hot dog stand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Elders Activity Center. Hot dogs will be $2, chips and soft drinks will be $1 each and a combo meal of hot dog, chips and drink will be $3. Car …

Tribal Government & News Grand Ronde Police Log -- Dec. 25 through Jan. 7 01.12.2018 Dean Rhodes Public Safety Monday, Dec. 25 Warrant arrest in the area of milepost 25 on Salmon River Highway. Male subject was transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Suspicious activity reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Male subject was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail in Dallas. Theft of services reported in the 27100 block of Salmon River Highway. Tuesday, Dec. 26 …

Tribal Government & News Hop to it: Early Easter means an early egg hunt 03.14.2016 Brent Merrill Tribal Council , Events , Housing Easter comes early this year with the holiday being in March rather than April. And this year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, at the covered area in Tribal family housing. Housing Services Coordinator Deborah Kroeker said this is one Tribal event not to be late for. “It’s an incredible event,” said Kroeker. “It’s the one event …